Aroostook County, Maine

AroostookCountyAroostook County
Statistics and Trivia:

  • Population 73,938 as per 2000 census.
  • 5.8% of the state’s population.
  • 11.1 persons per square mile.
  • Originally part of Penobscot and Washington Counties.
  • Incorporated March 16, 1839.
  • Bordered to the east, west, and north by Canada.
  • 2 cities, 54 towns, 11 plantations, and 108 unorganized townships.
  • 6,672 square miles
  • 89% forest, 1% water, and 10% farmland.
  • County seat is Houlton.
  • Major crops are broccoli, potatoes, hay, and small grain rotation crops.

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