Athens, Maine facts for kids
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Athens, Maine
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 Athens, Maine
Location in Maine
Athens, Maine
Location in the United States
Athens, Maine
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.61 sq mi (112.95 km2) |
| • Land | 43.60 sq mi (112.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Density | 8.4/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04912
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-01885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0579052 |
Athens is a small town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. In 2020, the census counted 952 people living there.
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Where is Athens, Maine?
Athens is located in the state of Maine. It covers an area of about 112.95 square kilometers (43.61 square miles). Most of this area is land.
Who Lives in Athens?
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Athens has changed over time. Here is a look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 374 | — | |
| 1820 | 590 | 57.8% | |
| 1830 | 1,200 | 103.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,427 | 18.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,460 | 2.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,417 | −2.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,540 | 8.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,310 | −14.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,072 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 896 | −16.4% | |
| 1910 | 914 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 766 | −16.2% | |
| 1930 | 760 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 742 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 725 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 602 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 592 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 802 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 897 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 847 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,019 | 20.3% | |
| 2020 | 952 | −6.6% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 1,019 people living in Athens. These people lived in 391 homes. About 270 of these were families.
Most people in Athens were White (97.4%). A small number were Native American (0.9%) or from two or more races (1.4%).
About 33% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had 2.55 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
The average age of people in Athens was 40.4 years. About 24.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Athens
Athens is part of Maine School Administrative District 94. This school district includes Athens since 2014. Before that, Athens was in a different school district. The community voted to change districts in 2013.
Famous People from Athens
- John Douglas Harlow (born 1989), an artist and photographer.
- Matt McClintock (born 1994), a distance runner. He ran for Purdue University and qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon.
See Also
In Spanish: Athens (Maine) para niños
