Beals, Maine facts for kids
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Beals, Maine
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 Beals, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.33 sq mi (125.17 km2) |
| • Land | 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2) |
| • Water | 42.71 sq mi (110.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 443 |
| • Density | 79/sq mi (30.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04611
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-03670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582344 |
Beals is a small town in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is located on an island right across from Jonesport. The town was named after Manwarren Beal, who was one of the first people to settle there. In 2020, about 443 people lived in Beals.
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Exploring Beals: Location and Land
Beals is mostly water! Out of its total area of about 48 square miles (125 square kilometers), only about 5.6 square miles (14.5 square kilometers) is land. The rest is water.
The main part of Beals is on Beals Island. A bridge connects Beals Island to West Jonesport on the mainland. There's also a short bridge that connects Beals Island to Great Wass Island. Great Wass Island is also part of the town of Beals. It is home to the Great Wass Island Preserve, a special natural area.
Population History of Beals
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 55 | — | |
| 1930 | 524 | — | |
| 1940 | 513 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 590 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 640 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 663 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 695 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 667 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 618 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 508 | −17.8% | |
| 2020 | 443 | −12.8% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Beals has changed. In 1830, only 55 people lived there. The population grew over time, reaching its highest point in 1980 with 695 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, 443 people called Beals home.
Beals in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, there were 508 people living in Beals. These people lived in 228 different households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 147 were families.
Most people in Beals were White (97.8%). A small number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.8%), or from two or more races (0.6%).
The average age of people in Beals in 2010 was about 48 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Beals (Maine) para niños
