Bradford, Maine facts for kids
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Bradford, Maine
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 Bradford, Maine
Location in Maine
Bradford, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.18 sq mi (106.66 km2) |
| • Land | 41.18 sq mi (106.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,184 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04410
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-06575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582363 |
Bradford is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bangor area. In 2020, about 1,184 people lived in Bradford.
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Discovering Bradford's Past
Bradford has a long and interesting history. Some records say the first settlers arrived between 1803 and 1805. These early settlers included James White and Robert Marshall.
However, an even earlier settler named Cornelius Bradford lived there before them. He passed away in 1790. Cornelius Bradford was a direct descendant of Governor William Bradford. Governor Bradford was a very important leader in the early Plymouth Colony.
Becoming a Town
Bradford was first set up as "Blakesburg Plantation" in 1820. A "plantation" was an early type of settlement in Maine. It officially became a town on March 12, 1831.
In the mid-1850s, Bradford's population grew quite a bit. It reached about 1,500 people. That's about 200 more people than live there today!
A Powerful Storm
In 1872, a strong tornado hit Bradford. It destroyed two houses in the town. Buildings in nearby towns like Parkman and Dover were also damaged by the storm.
Bradford's Location and Size
Bradford is located in Penobscot County, Maine. The town covers a total area of about 41.18 square miles (106.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Bradford
The number of people living in Bradford has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,000 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,296 | 29.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,558 | 20.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,487 | −4.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,460 | −1.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,215 | −16.8% | |
| 1900 | 954 | −21.5% | |
| 1910 | 930 | −2.5% | |
| 1920 | 738 | −20.6% | |
| 1930 | 721 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 734 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 793 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 690 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 569 | −17.5% | |
| 1980 | 888 | 56.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,103 | 24.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,186 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,290 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,184 | −8.2% | |
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A Closer Look at 2010
In 2010, there were 1,290 people living in Bradford. These people made up 493 households. About 33.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Bradford in 2010 was 40.4 years. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (Maine) para niños
