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Caribou, ME

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Population
7,321
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
447 ft
Median Home Value
$134,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$757/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,709
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Caribou in context.

OverallBest places in MainePopulation ranking#21 highest population in MaineNearest larger communityBangor, Maine145 miles away · 32,518 residents.

About Caribou

Caribou is the second-largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, functioning as a vital service center for the regional agricultural and tourism industries. Home to a National Weather Service Forecast Office and experiencing cold, snowy winters, the community of approximately 7,382 is served by the Regional School Unit 39 district for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Violent CrimeA+99.8rating

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