Boothbay Harbor (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Boothbay Harbor, Maine
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Town | Boothbay Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 872 |
| • Density | 1,028.30/sq mi (397.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
04538, 04570
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-06085 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0562757 |
Boothbay Harbor is a small, charming place in Maine, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. It is not a separate city or town by itself. It's actually part of the larger town of Boothbay Harbor in Lincoln County. This area is a popular spot, especially during the warmer months, with beautiful views of the water. In 2020, about 872 people lived here.
Where is Boothbay Harbor?
Boothbay Harbor is located in the central-eastern part of the town of Boothbay Harbor. This is in the southwestern part of Lincoln County, Maine. The area is right next to the water body also called Boothbay Harbor. This water is an inlet that connects to the Gulf of Maine.
To the southwest, you'll find Mill Cove, which is another arm of Boothbay Harbor. A stream from Mill Cove forms the northwest border of the area. This stream runs northeast towards Maine State Route 27. To the northeast, the border is Maine State Route 96, also known as Ocean Point Road. The eastern edge extends to Meadow Brook. Lobster Cove Road marks the southeasternmost part of the area.
Via Route 27, Boothbay Harbor is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Wiscasset. The entire area of the CDP is about 0.85 square miles (2.2 square kilometers), and it's all land.
People of Boothbay Harbor
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| 2020 | 872 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,237 people living in this area. By 2010, the population had gone down to 1,086 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed about 872 people living in Boothbay Harbor.
The people living here form many different kinds of households. Some households include families with children, while others are made up of individuals living alone. Many older adults, aged 65 or more, also call Boothbay Harbor home. The average age of people living in Boothbay Harbor in 2000 was about 46 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Boothbay Harbor (condado de Lincoln) para niños
