Central Hancock, Maine facts for kids
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Central Hancock, Maine
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 Central Hancock, Maine
Location in Maine
Central Hancock, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km2) |
| • Land | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 8.20/sq mi (3.173/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04605 (Fletchers Landing)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-11800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582401 |
Central Hancock, also known as Fletchers Landing, is a special type of area called an unorganized territory in Hancock County, Maine, United States. This means 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 132 people lived here. It's officially known as Township 8 Southern Division.
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Exploring Central Hancock's Location
Central Hancock is located in the beautiful state of Maine. It's part of Hancock County. This area is known for its natural beauty.
How Big is Central Hancock?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Central Hancock covers a total area of about 16.1 square miles (41.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 15.2 square miles (39.4 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). This means there are some lakes, rivers, or streams within its borders.
Who Lives in Central Hancock?
The number of people living in Central Hancock has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 110 | — | |
| 1980 | 124 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 117 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 132 | 12.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 138 people living in Central Hancock. These people lived in 61 different homes. About 35 of these homes were families. The area had 102 housing units in total.
Many different age groups lived in Central Hancock in 2000. About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers. About 10.9% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.
