Coplin Plantation, Maine facts for kids
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Coplin Plantation, Maine
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Plantation
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The former Coplin Plantation Schoolhouse
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 Coplin Plantation, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.1 sq mi (86 km2) |
| • Land | 33.1 sq mi (86 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 3.958/sq mi (1.523/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04970
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582418 |
Coplin Plantation is a small community in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It's called a "plantation" because of how it's organized in Maine. In 2020, about 131 people lived there.
Where is Coplin Plantation?
Coplin Plantation is located in Maine. It covers an area of about 33.1 square miles (86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Coplin Plantation?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 301 | — | |
| 1870 | 69 | −77.1% | |
| 1880 | 79 | 14.5% | |
| 1890 | 71 | −10.1% | |
| 1900 | 70 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 81 | 15.7% | |
| 1920 | 177 | 118.5% | |
| 1930 | 69 | −61.0% | |
| 1940 | 54 | −21.7% | |
| 1950 | 64 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 40 | −37.5% | |
| 1970 | 50 | 25.0% | |
| 1980 | 111 | 122.0% | |
| 1990 | 120 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 135 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 166 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −21.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 135 people living in Coplin Plantation. These people lived in 58 different homes. About 37 of these homes were families. Most people living there were White.
Many homes had children under 18 living with them. Most homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single female parent. About a quarter of all homes had people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The people in Coplin Plantation were of different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 41 years old. There were more males than females in the community.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $27,500. For families, the average income was $29,063. Some families and individuals had lower incomes. This included some young people and some older adults.
