Blanchard, Maine facts for kids
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Blanchard, Maine
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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 | 45.0 sq mi (116.5 km2) |
| • Land | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 2.022/sq mi (0.781/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04406
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-05560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378258 |
Blanchard is a small place in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, the county or state manages it.
In 2020, about 91 people lived in Blanchard. It's a quiet area with lots of nature.
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Geography of Blanchard
Blanchard covers about 45 square miles (116.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 44.3 square miles (114.8 square kilometers). The rest is water, like lakes or rivers.
Blanchard's Climate
Blanchard has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and they can feel humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
People from Blanchard
Even though Blanchard is small, some interesting people have lived there.
- Thomas Davee was from Blanchard. He was a U.S. Congressman in the 1800s. A Congressman is someone elected to represent their area in the United States government. He also served in the Maine State Senate.
- Berenice Abbott was a famous photographer. She lived in Blanchard during the 1950s. She is well-known for her pictures of New York City streets and buildings from the 1930s. Later, she moved to Monson.
Population Changes in Blanchard
The number of people living in Blanchard has changed over many years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 270 | — | |
| 1850 | 192 | −28.9% | |
| 1860 | 164 | −14.6% | |
| 1870 | 164 | 0.0% | |
| 1880 | 167 | 1.8% | |
| 1890 | 213 | 27.5% | |
| 1900 | 248 | 16.4% | |
| 1910 | 175 | −29.4% | |
| 1920 | 124 | −29.1% | |
| 1930 | 104 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 118 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 75 | −36.4% | |
| 1960 | 57 | −24.0% | |
| 1970 | 56 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 64 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 78 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 83 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 98 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 91 | −7.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 83 people living in Blanchard. The population was mostly White. About 20% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 45 years, meaning half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (Maine) para niños
