Bowerbank, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowerbank, Maine
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| Nickname(s):
The True Heart of 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 | 47.37 sq mi (122.69 km2) |
| • Land | 41.90 sq mi (108.52 km2) |
| • Water | 5.47 sq mi (14.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 3/sq mi (1.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-06400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582362 |
Bowerbank is a small town located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 136 people. It's a quiet place, known for its natural beauty in the heart of Maine.
Location and Size of Bowerbank
Bowerbank is found in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 47.37 square miles (122.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.90 square miles (108.52 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.47 square miles (14.17 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bowerbank has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 49 | — | |
| 1840 | 165 | 236.7% | |
| 1850 | 173 | 4.8% | |
| 1860 | 101 | −41.6% | |
| 1870 | 83 | −17.8% | |
| 1880 | 86 | 3.6% | |
| 1890 | 87 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 66 | −24.1% | |
| 1910 | 76 | 15.2% | |
| 1920 | 41 | −46.1% | |
| 1930 | 43 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 49 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 20 | −59.2% | |
| 1960 | 17 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 29 | 70.6% | |
| 1980 | 27 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 72 | 166.7% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 70.8% | |
| 2010 | 116 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 136 | 17.2% | |
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Bowerbank in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 116 people living in Bowerbank. These people lived in 63 different homes, and 37 of these were families. The town had about 2.8 people per square mile. There were also many housing units, around 380 in total.
Most of the people living in Bowerbank in 2010 were White, making up 99.1% of the population. A small number, 0.9%, were Native American.
- Out of the 63 homes, only a few (6.3%) had children under 18 years old.
- More than half (52.4%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (6.3%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
- About 41.3% of the homes were not families.
- Many homes (31.7%) had just one person living there.
- About 17.4% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- On average, each home had 1.84 people, and each family had 2.19 people.
The average age of people in Bowerbank in 2010 was 61.5 years old.
- Only 6.9% of residents were under 18.
- No one was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 10.3% were between 25 and 44.
- The largest group, 46.6%, was between 45 and 64.
- A significant portion, 36.2%, was 65 years or older.
- The town had slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%).
