Fort Fairfield (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Fort Fairfield, Maine
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Location of Fort Fairfield, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Town | Fort Fairfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,666 |
| • Density | 568.99/sq mi (219.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04742
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-25580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0566405 |
Fort Fairfield is a small community in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It is part of the larger town of Fort Fairfield. In 2020, about 1,666 people lived here. The whole town of Fort Fairfield had a population of 3,496 in 2010.
The community is named after John Fairfield. He was an important leader who served as the 13th and 16th governor of Maine.
Where is Fort Fairfield?
Fort Fairfield is located in the middle of the town of Fort Fairfield. It sits right along the Aroostook River. You can find it at these coordinates: 46°46′4″N 67°49′56″W / 46.76778°N 67.83222°W.
Several main roads meet in the center of Fort Fairfield. These include U.S. Route 1A, Maine State Route 161, and Maine State Route 167.
The total area of Fort Fairfield is about 7.9 square kilometers (3.04 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.6 square kilometers (2.93 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.12 square miles), is water.
People in Fort Fairfield
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| 2020 | 1,666 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,600 people living in Fort Fairfield. They lived in 758 households, and 432 of these were families.
Most people in Fort Fairfield speak English at home.
| Languages (2000) | Percent |
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| Spoke English at home | 91.69% |
| Spoke French at home | 6.53% |
| Spoke Spanish at home | 1.78% |
The community is mostly made up of White people. A small number of people are Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races. A very small percentage are Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were individuals living alone, especially those 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Fort Fairfield in 2000 was 44 years old. About 20.4% of the population was under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Fairfield (condado de Aroostook) para niños
