Bingham (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Bingham, Maine
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 Bingham (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 716 |
| • Density | 316.81/sq mi (122.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04920
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-04965 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0562280 |
Bingham is a small community located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area identified by the government for counting people. However, it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town or city. In 2020, about 716 people lived in Bingham.
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Where is Bingham?
Bingham is located in the state of Maine. Its exact location is at coordinates 45 degrees North and 69 degrees West (45°3′25″N 69°52′54″W / 45.05694°N 69.88167°W).
Land Area
The area of Bingham is about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Bingham?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 856 people living in Bingham. By 2020, the population had changed to 716 people.
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| 2020 | 716 | — | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 368 households in Bingham. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 230 of these households were families.
Many different types of people live in Bingham. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as Native American or Asian. Some people identified with other races or with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups
The population of Bingham includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Bingham was 41 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Bingham was about $26,500. For families, the average income was around $29,950. Some families and individuals in Bingham faced financial challenges. About 22% of the population lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes and struggled to meet basic needs. This included about 37% of children under 18 and 10% of people aged 65 or older.
