Cooper, Maine facts for kids
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Cooper, Maine
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 Cooper, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.57 sq mi (84.36 km2) |
| • Land | 30.71 sq mi (79.54 km2) |
| • Water | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04657
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582417 |
Cooper is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It was named after General John Cooper, who was a landowner in the area. In the 2020 census, the town had a population of 168 people.
Where is Cooper, Maine?
Cooper is in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 32.57 square miles (84.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 30.71 square miles (79.54 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.86 square miles (4.82 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cooper has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 396 | — | |
| 1840 | 657 | 65.9% | |
| 1850 | 562 | −14.5% | |
| 1860 | 468 | −16.7% | |
| 1870 | 360 | −23.1% | |
| 1880 | 346 | −3.9% | |
| 1890 | 264 | −23.7% | |
| 1900 | 207 | −21.6% | |
| 1910 | 190 | −8.2% | |
| 1920 | 197 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 153 | −22.3% | |
| 1940 | 178 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 128 | −28.1% | |
| 1960 | 106 | −17.2% | |
| 1970 | 88 | −17.0% | |
| 1980 | 105 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 124 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 145 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 154 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 168 | 9.1% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 154 people living in Cooper. These people lived in 66 different homes, and 47 of these were families. The town had about 5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cooper were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Native American (1.3%). About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 21.2% had children under 18 years old. Many homes (62.1%) had married couples. About 19.7% of homes had just one person living there. Also, 6% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Cooper was 51.6 years. About 16.9% of residents were under 18. About 20.1% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Cooper (Maine) para niños
