Alfred (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Alfred, Maine
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 Alfred (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
Alfred (CDP), Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Town | Alfred |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Land | 3.93 sq mi (10.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 874 |
| • Density | 222.22/sq mi (85.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04002
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-00695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2747297 |
Alfred is a small community located in York County, Maine, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for gathering information about its population. Alfred is the main village within the larger town of Alfred.
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Exploring Alfred's Location
Alfred is found in the central part of York County. It is the heart of the town of Alfred. You can find it about 4 miles northeast of Sanford. It is also about 13 miles west of Biddeford.
Roads and Travel
Several important roads pass through Alfred. U.S. Route 202 goes through the village. This route can take you northeast to Gorham. It also goes southwest through Sanford to Rochester, New Hampshire. Maine State Route 4 heads south from Alfred. It connects to North Berwick. State Route 111 travels east from Alfred to Biddeford.
Rivers and Waterways
Alfred is home to some beautiful rivers. The Middle Branch Mousam River flows through the western and southern parts of the community. Another river, the Littlefield River, forms the eastern edge. It is a smaller stream that flows into the Middle Branch. The larger Mousam River eventually flows southeast. It reaches the Atlantic Ocean at Kennebunk Beach, Maine.
Understanding Alfred's History
Alfred was officially recognized as a census-designated place in 2013. This means that from that year on, the government started collecting specific population data for this particular area.
Who Lives in Alfred?
This section tells us about the people who live in Alfred. It is based on information collected during the 2020 United States Census.
Population Count
According to the 2020 census, the total number of people living in Alfred was 874. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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| 2020 | 874 | — | |
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