Cornville, Maine facts for kids
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Cornville, Maine
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 Cornville, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.94 sq mi (106.03 km2) |
| • Land | 40.73 sq mi (105.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,317 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04976
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14555 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0579028 |
Cornville is a small town located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people enjoy living close to nature. In 2020, about 1,317 people called Cornville home.
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Cornville's Early Days
Cornville was first settled by people in 1794. Just a few years later, on February 24, 1798, it officially became a town. It was the 116th town to be formed in Maine.
Where is Cornville Located?
Cornville is in Somerset County, Maine. The town covers a total area of about 40.94 square miles (106.03 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.73 square miles (105.49 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cornville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 204 | — | |
| 1810 | 504 | 147.1% | |
| 1820 | 652 | 29.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,104 | 69.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,140 | 3.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,260 | 10.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,141 | −9.4% | |
| 1870 | 959 | −16.0% | |
| 1880 | 932 | −2.8% | |
| 1890 | 785 | −15.8% | |
| 1900 | 689 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 720 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 637 | −11.5% | |
| 1930 | 569 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 626 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 563 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 585 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 623 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 838 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,008 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,208 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,314 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,317 | 0.2% | |
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Population Details (2010)
In 2010, there were 1,314 people living in Cornville. These people lived in 531 households, and 382 of these were families.
Most people in Cornville were White (98.1%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cornville was about 43.1 years old.
- About 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.2% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even split between genders, with 49.7% male and 50.3% female residents.
Famous People from Cornville
- Marti Stevens (around 1939–1993) was a community educator. She was also the person who started the Cornville Players, a local theater group.
