Brighton Plantation, Maine facts for kids
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Brighton Plantation, Maine
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 Brighton Plantation, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.0 sq mi (104 km2) |
| • Land | 39.3 sq mi (102 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 1.550/sq mi (0.596/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04912
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-07380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0579053 |
Brighton Plantation is a small community in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is called a "plantation" because it's a type of small, organized town in Maine. In 2020, 62 people lived there.
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History of Brighton Plantation
Brighton Plantation has an interesting past. It was first known by a longer name: T2 R1 Bingham's Kennebec Purchase.
Becoming a Town
On May 11, 1816, this area officially became a town. It was given the name North Hill.
Renaming and Changes
Later, on January 29, 1827, the town's name was changed to Brighton. Over the years, Brighton gave some of its land to a nearby town called Athens. This happened in 1838 and again in 1862.
Becoming a Plantation
In 1895, Brighton changed its status. It stopped being a full "town" and became a "plantation" instead. In Maine, a plantation is a smaller, less formal type of local government.
Geography of Brighton Plantation
Brighton Plantation is located in a beautiful part of Maine. It covers a total area of about 40.0 square miles (104 square kilometers).
Land and Water
Most of this area is land, about 39.3 square miles (102 square kilometers). A small part of the plantation is water. This includes about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers) of lakes or rivers.
Population of Brighton Plantation
The number of people living in Brighton Plantation has changed a lot over time. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 722 | — | |
| 1840 | 803 | 11.2% | |
| 1850 | 748 | −6.8% | |
| 1860 | 733 | −2.0% | |
| 1870 | 627 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 585 | −6.7% | |
| 1890 | 434 | −25.8% | |
| 1900 | 368 | −15.2% | |
| 1910 | 274 | −25.5% | |
| 1920 | 293 | 6.9% | |
| 1930 | 114 | −61.1% | |
| 1940 | 183 | 60.5% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −42.1% | |
| 1960 | 62 | −41.5% | |
| 1970 | 58 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 74 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 94 | 27.0% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 70 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 62 | −11.4% | |
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Life in Brighton Plantation
In 2000, there were 86 people living in the plantation. These people lived in 33 different homes. Many of these homes, about two-thirds, were married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Brighton Plantation in 2000 was 35 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18.
See also
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In Spanish: Brighton Plantation para niños
