Clifton, Maine facts for kids
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Clifton, Maine
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 Clifton, Maine
Location in Maine
Clifton, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.90 sq mi (92.98 km2) |
| • Land | 34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2) |
| • Water | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 840 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04428
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-13365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582411 |
Clifton is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In the 2020 census, 840 people lived there. Clifton is also considered part of the larger Bangor area.
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Where is Clifton Located?
Clifton is found in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 35.90 square miles (92.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 34.53 square miles (89.43 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Clifton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 306 | — | |
| 1860 | 307 | 0.3% | |
| 1870 | 348 | 13.4% | |
| 1880 | 350 | 0.6% | |
| 1890 | 284 | −18.9% | |
| 1900 | 236 | −16.9% | |
| 1910 | 217 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 185 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 156 | −15.7% | |
| 1940 | 168 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 193 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 227 | 17.6% | |
| 1970 | 233 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 462 | 98.3% | |
| 1990 | 607 | 31.4% | |
| 2000 | 743 | 22.4% | |
| 2010 | 921 | 24.0% | |
| 2020 | 840 | −8.8% | |
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Clifton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 921 people living in Clifton. These people lived in 346 households, and 256 of these were families. The town had about 26.7 people per square mile (10.3 people per square kilometer).
There were 468 homes or housing units in total. Most of the people living in Clifton were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of mixed heritage. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 34.4%, had children under 18 living there. More than half, 57.2%, were married couples living together. About 18.8% of all households were single individuals.
Who is a Notable Person from Clifton?
- Donald J. Brooks - He is known for his work as the COVID-19 Vaccination Data Lead at the World Health Organization.
See also
In Spanish: Clifton (Maine) para niños
