Codyville, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Codyville, Maine
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 Codyville, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.0 sq mi (142 km2) |
| • Land | 54.8 sq mi (142 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13 |
| • Density | 0.236/sq mi (0.092/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-13610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582413 |
Codyville is a small township located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. It is part of an "unorganized territory" called North Washington. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the state manages it.
In 2020, only 13 people lived in Codyville. It used to be a "plantation," which is a type of small community in Maine that has some local organization but isn't a full town. However, Codyville stopped being a plantation in 2019.
History of Codyville
Codyville got its name from the very first person who settled there. It officially became a plantation in 1872. This happened when two areas, Robbins Township and Hingham Academy Grant, joined together.
Over many years, fewer and fewer people lived in Codyville. Its population kept getting smaller after the 1930s. Because of this steady decline, the community decided to stop being a plantation in 2019.
Where is Codyville?
Codyville is located in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Codyville is about 55.0 square miles (142 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 54.8 square miles (142 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers), is water. This means only a tiny fraction, about 0.31%, of Codyville's total area is covered by water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Codyville has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 63 | — | |
| 1870 | 62 | −1.6% | |
| 1880 | 79 | 27.4% | |
| 1890 | 72 | −8.9% | |
| 1900 | 68 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 69 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 80 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 89 | 11.3% | |
| 1940 | 79 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 62 | −21.5% | |
| 1960 | 38 | −38.7% | |
| 1970 | 45 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 43 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 35 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 19 | −45.7% | |
| 2010 | 24 | 26.3% | |
| 2020 | 13 | −45.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 19 people living in Codyville. These people lived in 9 different homes, and 6 of these were families. The population was very spread out, with less than one person per square mile.
At that time, all the residents of Codyville were White. Most households were married couples living together. About one-third of the households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Codyville in 2000 was 50 years old. There were slightly more females than males.
See also
In Spanish: Codyville Plantation para niños
