Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent: town in Maine, USA
About
Fort Kent is a town located in the county of Aroostook in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,097 and a population density of 74 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,805 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Kent
| Population | 3,805 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Postal code | 04743–04744 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 55.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.2587,-68.5895 |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Kent is capital of Republic of Madawaska |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:12:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Kent is located at 47°15'31"N 68°35'22"W (47.2586500, -68.5894900).
Fort Kent map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fort Kent
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Kent decreased by 7.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,092 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,057 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,031 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,011 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,969 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,919 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,858 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,877 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,856 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,805 | -1.34% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fort Kent
1Fort Kent Town Office
416 W Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743 View details
Phone: +12078343090 | Website available
People born in Fort Kent (5)
People born in Fort Kent, including singer-songwriter and musician Ellis Paul, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Clair Goodblood, writer Mike Daisey, .
More notable people
- Troy Dale Jackson (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1968
- Austin Theriault (American racecar driver) he was born in 23/01/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Kent, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161235 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent (ME) | 04743-1292 |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Kent.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Ken Post Office | Fort Kent (ME) | 04743 |
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 |
| Caribou | 7,622 | City in Maine |
| Houlton | 5,766 | 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
Fort Kent distances to largest Maine cities