Caribou, Maine
Caribou: city in Maine
About
Caribou is a city located in the county of Aroostook in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,189. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,622 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Caribou
| Population | 7,622 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Postal code | 04736 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 207458047 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8606,-68.0120 |
| Altitude | 449 feet / 137 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1824 (202 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:00:54 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -7.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Caribou is located at 46°51'38"N 68°0'43"W (46.8606000, -68.0119700).
Caribou map
Weather
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Caribou
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Caribou decreased by 7.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,189 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,124 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,046 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,971 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,915 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,832 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,739 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,679 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,621 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,593 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,622 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Caribou
1Spruce Haven
214 Doyle Rd, Caribou, ME 04736, United States View details
Phone: +12077641972
Services and Civic Places in Caribou
1Caribou Municipal Building
25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736 View details
Phone: +12074933324 | Website available
2Caribou VA Clinic
163 Van Buren Rd Medical-Surgical Unit, Caribou, ME 04736, United States View details
Phone: +12074933800 | Website available
3Northern Maine Vet Center
456 York St, Caribou, ME 04736, United States View details
Phone: +12074963900 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Caribou, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161484 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769-2016 |
Closest post offices linked to Caribou.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Post Office | Caribou (ME) | 04736 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Caribou, Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 44 people.
Other cities in Aroostook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aroostook County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | 8,950 | City in Maine, United States |
| Houlton | 5,766 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fort Kent | 3,805 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Madawaska | 3,715 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,278 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Limestone | 2,164 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Van Buren | 1,983 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Mapleton | 1,824 | Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Washburn | 1,533 | Town in Maine |
| Mars Hill | 1,461 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hodgdon | 1,267 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Ashland | 1,214 | Town of the United States |
| Easton | 1,177 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Frenchville | 1,031 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Littleton | 982 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Linneus | 907 | Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Caribou distances to largest Maine cities