Brunswick (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brunswick, Maine
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Town | Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.01 sq mi (54.43 km2) |
| • Land | 19.44 sq mi (50.34 km2) |
| • Water | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,033 |
| • Density | 876.32/sq mi (338.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
04011, 04053
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-08395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0563088 |
Brunswick is a special kind of community in the state of Maine, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a place, even if it's not officially a city or town. Brunswick is located in Cumberland County. In 2020, about 17,033 people lived here. It's also part of the larger Portland area.
Where is Brunswick Located?
Brunswick is found at specific geographic coordinates: 43.913035 degrees North and 69.953589 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Brunswick is about 41.6 square kilometers (or 16.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 37.6 square kilometers (14.5 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 4.0 square kilometers (1.5 square miles).
Who Lives in Brunswick?
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| 2020 | 17,033 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Brunswick was 17,033 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Brunswick home.
Based on information from the year 2000, there were about 14,816 people living in Brunswick. There were also 5,880 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 28% of these households had children under 18.
The people living in Brunswick come from many different backgrounds. The population includes people of various races and ethnicities. About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years, meaning half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
