Alexander, Maine facts for kids
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Alexander, Maine
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 Alexander, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.65 sq mi (118.23 km2) |
| • Land | 40.14 sq mi (103.96 km2) |
| • Water | 5.51 sq mi (14.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 525 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04694
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-00660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582318 |
Alexander is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 525 people lived there. The town was named after Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton. He was a British negotiator who helped end a conflict called the Aroostook War in the late 1830s.
Geography of Alexander
Alexander covers a total area of about 45.65 square miles (118.23 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.14 square miles (103.96 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.51 square miles (14.27 square kilometers), is water, like lakes or rivers.
Population and People
The number of people living in Alexander has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 336 | — | |
| 1840 | 513 | 52.7% | |
| 1850 | 544 | 6.0% | |
| 1860 | 445 | −18.2% | |
| 1870 | 456 | 2.5% | |
| 1880 | 439 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 337 | −23.2% | |
| 1900 | 333 | −1.2% | |
| 1910 | 374 | 12.3% | |
| 1920 | 371 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 312 | −15.9% | |
| 1940 | 292 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 282 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −22.0% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −23.2% | |
| 1980 | 385 | 127.8% | |
| 1990 | 478 | 24.2% | |
| 2000 | 514 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 499 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 525 | 5.2% | |
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Life in Alexander (2010 Census)
According to the census from 2010, there were 499 people living in Alexander. These people lived in 223 different homes. Many of these homes were families, including married couples and single-parent households. Some people also lived alone.
The average age of people in Alexander was about 49.8 years old. This means there was a mix of different age groups. About 16.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 16% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
See Also
In Spanish: Alexander (Maine) para niños
