Fort Kent (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Fort Kent, Maine
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Location of Fort Kent, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Town | Fort Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| • Land | 5.36 sq mi (13.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,413 |
| • Density | 450.61/sq mi (173.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
04741, 04743
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-25720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0566413 |
Fort Kent is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is the main village in the larger town of Fort Kent. This area is located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,488 people lived in the Fort Kent CDP. The entire town of Fort Kent had a population of 4,097 people.
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Exploring Fort Kent's Location
The Fort Kent CDP is found at specific geographic coordinates: 47.254945 degrees North and -68.585421 degrees West. It sits right along the Saint John River. This river forms the northern edge of the town. It also marks part of the Canada–United States border.
Important Roads and Rivers
The very northern end of U.S. Route 1 is located here. This important road ends near the center of Fort Kent. It connects to a bridge that crosses the Saint John River into Clair, which is in Canada. Other major roads, Maine State Route 161 and Maine State Route 11, also meet U.S. Route 1 within Fort Kent.
The total area of the Fort Kent CDP is about 14.5 square kilometers (5.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.9 square kilometers (5.36 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.26 square miles), is water. Fort Kent is also where the Fish River flows into the Saint John River.
Fort Kent's Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,413 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,979 people living in the Fort Kent CDP. These people lived in 894 households. About half of these households were families.
Languages Spoken at Home
Many people in Fort Kent speak French at home. In 2000, about 60.66% of people spoke French. The other 39.34% spoke English at home. This shows the interesting mix of cultures in the area.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Fort Kent includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 16.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.4% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 21.8%. Finally, about 22.4% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Fort Kent was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Kent (condado de Aroostook) para niños
