Central Aroostook, Maine facts for kids
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Central Aroostook, Maine
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Location of Central Aroostook, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 567.1 sq mi (1,468.7 km2) |
| • Land | 556.6 sq mi (1,441.7 km2) |
| • Water | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 0.3/sq mi (0.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-11785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582400 |
Central Aroostook is a special kind of area in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's managed by the county or state.
In 2020, about 164 people lived in Central Aroostook. It's a very quiet place with lots of open space.
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Exploring Central Aroostook's Geography
Central Aroostook covers a large area in Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of about 1,468.7 square kilometers (about 567.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Townships within Central Aroostook
Even though it's an unorganized territory, Central Aroostook includes 15 smaller areas called townships. Some of these townships are:
- Webbertown
- St. Croix
- Scopan
- Swett Farm
- Dudley
- E Township
There's also an area called Cox Patent within the township of TDR2 WELS, which is part of Central Aroostook.
Understanding Central Aroostook's Population
The number of people living in Central Aroostook has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from past censuses:
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| 1970 | 82 | — | |
| 1980 | 16 | −80.5% | |
| 1990 | 53 | 231.3% | |
| 2000 | 95 | 79.2% | |
| 2010 | 118 | 24.2% | |
| 2020 | 164 | 39.0% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 95 people living in Central Aroostook. These people lived in 44 different homes, and 27 of those were families.
Most of the people living there were White. A very small number were from two or more different backgrounds.
Household and Family Life
Out of the 44 homes:
- A small number (11.4%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (63.6%) were married couples living together.
- About a third (31.8%) were people living by themselves.
- Some older people (20.5%) aged 65 or more lived alone.
The average home had about 2.16 people, and the average family had about 2.61 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The population in 2000 was made up of different age groups:
- 11.6% were under 18 years old.
- 4.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 43.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living there was 49 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 121 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the typical income for a home in Central Aroostook was around $20,313 per year. For families, the typical income was about $22,188 per year. The average income for each person was about $14,680.
Some families and people in Central Aroostook lived with lower incomes. This included about 75% of those under 18 and 10.5% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Central Aroostook para niños
