Atkinson, Maine facts for kids
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Atkinson, Maine
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Township
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.05 sq mi (101.14 km2) |
| • Land | 38.79 sq mi (100.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 326 |
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(2012)
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321 |
| • Density | 8.4/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04426
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-01920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582332 |
Atkinson is a small place in Maine, United States. It used to be a town, but now it is an "unincorporated township." This means it is part of a larger area that does not have its own local government. It is located in Piscataquis County. In 2010, about 326 people lived there.
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History of Atkinson
The area was named after Judge Atkinson, who owned land there. People started to settle in Atkinson in 1804. It officially became a town on February 12, 1819.
Over time, the people of Atkinson decided they wanted to "deorganize." This means they voted to stop being an official town with its own local government. The state government of Maine approved this change in 2018. The residents confirmed their choice with another vote in November 2018. Atkinson officially deorganized on July 1, 2019.
Geography of Atkinson
Atkinson is located in Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Atkinson is about 39.05 square miles (101.14 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.79 square miles (100.47 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers), is water.
People in Atkinson
This section talks about the people who live in Atkinson. It includes information like how many people live there and their ages.
Atkinson Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 326 people living in Atkinson. These people lived in 135 households, and 91 of these were families. The population density was about 8.4 people per square mile. There were 198 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Atkinson were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (1.2%), Asian (0.3%), or Pacific Islander (0.3%). Some people (1.2%) were from two or more races. About 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 135 households:
- 24.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 61.5% were married couples living together.
- 23.7% of all households were made up of single individuals.
- 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 2.89 people.
The average age of people in Atkinson was 47.8 years old.
- 20.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.1% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Atkinson than females. About 53.7% of the population was male, and 46.3% was female.
Notable People from Atkinson
- Edward Bunker: He was an important pioneer in the Mormon faith. He helped start a town called Bunkerville, Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: Atkinson (Maine) para niños
