Allagash, Maine facts for kids
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Allagash, Maine
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Location of Allagash in Aroostook County, Maine
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 Allagash, Maine
Location in Maine
Allagash, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Incorporated | January 31, 1966 |
| Communities |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 131.42 sq mi (340.38 km2) |
| • Land | 128.61 sq mi (333.10 km2) |
| • Water | 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 237 |
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750,034,001 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04774
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-00800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582320 |
Allagash is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It sits right on the Allagash River, which is part of the beautiful North Maine Woods area.
In 2020, about 237 people lived in Allagash.
Geography
Allagash is a very large town when you look at its total area. It covers about 131.42 square miles (340.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 128.61 square miles (333.10 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.81 square miles (7.28 square kilometers), is water.
This makes Allagash the biggest town in Maine by land area. However, if you include both land and water, some coastal towns like Vinalhaven and St. George are even larger.
Climate
Allagash has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are usually warm or hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
The climate here is called a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. It's also very close to a subarctic climate, which means winters are long and very cold, and summers are short and cool.
| Climate data for Allagash, Maine, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–2020: 596ft (182m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
84 (29) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
61 (16) |
96 (36) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 42 (6) |
44 (7) |
56 (13) |
69 (21) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
72 (22) |
60 (16) |
46 (8) |
90 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 20.0 (−6.7) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
34.4 (1.3) |
47.5 (8.6) |
62.6 (17.0) |
72.5 (22.5) |
77.1 (25.1) |
76.0 (24.4) |
67.4 (19.7) |
52.7 (11.5) |
39.0 (3.9) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
50.0 (10.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 7.1 (−13.8) |
8.8 (−12.9) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
35.5 (1.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
59.0 (15.0) |
64.4 (18.0) |
62.5 (16.9) |
54.0 (12.2) |
42.2 (5.7) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
37.5 (3.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −5.8 (−21.0) |
−6.2 (−21.2) |
5.1 (−14.9) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
35.4 (1.9) |
45.5 (7.5) |
51.6 (10.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−29 (−34) |
−21 (−29) |
8 (−13) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
37 (3) |
34 (1) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−18 (−28) |
−35 (−37) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −47 (−44) |
−43 (−42) |
−34 (−37) |
−5 (−21) |
13 (−11) |
17 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
9 (−13) |
−13 (−25) |
−36 (−38) |
−47 (−44) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.56 (65) |
1.97 (50) |
2.17 (55) |
2.89 (73) |
2.88 (73) |
3.56 (90) |
4.25 (108) |
3.59 (91) |
3.40 (86) |
3.96 (101) |
3.28 (83) |
3.00 (76) |
37.51 (951) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 19.10 (48.5) |
21.00 (53.3) |
17.50 (44.5) |
7.10 (18.0) |
0.40 (1.0) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
2.10 (5.3) |
8.50 (21.6) |
24.00 (61.0) |
99.7 (253.2) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Demographics
The number of people living in Allagash has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 190 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 245 | 28.9% | |
| 1920 | 359 | 46.5% | |
| 1930 | 438 | 22.0% | |
| 1940 | 644 | 47.0% | |
| 1950 | 680 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 557 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 456 | −18.1% | |
| 1980 | 448 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 359 | −19.9% | |
| 2000 | 277 | −22.8% | |
| 2010 | 239 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 237 | −0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, most people in Allagash spoke English at home (about 78%). A smaller group, about 22%, spoke French.
| Languages (2000) | Percent |
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| Spoke English at home | 78.07% |
| Spoke French at home | 21.93% |
The average income for a household in Allagash in 2000 was $18,125. For families, it was $26,250. Some people, about 18.8% of the population, lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
2010 census
In 2010, there were 239 people living in Allagash. These people lived in 124 households, and 76 of those were families. The town had about 1.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Allagash (97.5%) were White. A small number were African American or from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 124 households:
- About 13.7% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (47.6%) were married couples living together.
- A small number had a female head of household (6.5%) or a male head of household (7.3%) without a spouse.
- About 38.7% were not families, meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives.
- Many households (35.5%) were made up of just one person.
- About 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Allagash in 2010 was 57.8 years old.
- About 11.3% were under 18.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 16.3% were between 25 and 44.
- About 37.7% were between 45 and 64.
- And 31.8% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
Notable people
Allagash is home to some interesting people:
- Troy Jackson: He is a politician who serves as the President of the Maine Senate. This means he is a very important leader in the state government.
- Cathie Pelletier: She is a talented writer who has published many novels.
See also
In Spanish: Allagash (Maine) para niños
