Beddington, Maine facts for kids
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Beddington, Maine
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 Beddington, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.86 sq mi (98.06 km2) |
| • Land | 34.59 sq mi (89.59 km2) |
| • Water | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04622
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-03810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582346 |
Beddington is a small town in Washington County, Maine, United States. In 2020, only 60 people lived there. This makes Beddington one of the smallest towns in Maine. Only Frye Island and Frenchboro have fewer people.
Beddington is known for its beautiful nature. Many Salmon swim upstream in the town's rivers and lakes. They do this to lay their eggs. The town also has many large fields where blueberries grow.
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Exploring Beddington's Location
Beddington is located in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 98 square kilometers (37.86 square miles). Most of this area, about 89.59 square kilometers (34.59 square miles), is land. The rest is water, like lakes and rivers.
North of Beddington, you can find Lead Mountain. This mountain is a notable landmark in the area.
How Many People Live in Beddington?
The number of people living in Beddington has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 164 | — | |
| 1850 | 147 | −10.4% | |
| 1860 | 144 | −2.0% | |
| 1870 | 134 | −6.9% | |
| 1880 | 129 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 184 | 42.6% | |
| 1900 | 86 | −53.3% | |
| 1910 | 58 | −32.6% | |
| 1920 | 40 | −31.0% | |
| 1930 | 35 | −12.5% | |
| 1940 | 31 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 26 | −16.1% | |
| 1960 | 14 | −46.2% | |
| 1970 | 32 | 128.6% | |
| 1980 | 36 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 43 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 29 | −32.6% | |
| 2010 | 50 | 72.4% | |
| 2020 | 60 | 20.0% | |
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Beddington's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 50 people living in Beddington. These people lived in 28 different homes. About 15 of these homes were families.
The town had many houses, but not all were lived in. There were 321 housing units in total. Most people in Beddington were White (94%). A small number were Asian (2%) or from other backgrounds (4%).
Most households did not have children under 18 living with them. About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some people lived alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Beddington in 2010 was 57.7 years. Most residents were between 45 and 64 years old. There were more males (56%) than females (44%) in the town.
See also
You can also read about Beddington in Spanish for kids: Beddington (Maine) para niños
