Eagle Lake (French: Lac Aigle) is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States.
[2] The town was named by a body of troops heading from Bangor to the Aroostook War for the many eagles that they saw around the lake.
[3] A total of 49.0% of the population speaks French, reflecting a trend in Northeastern Maine.
36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.74% Asian, and 0.49% from two or more races.
32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.