Cranberry Isles, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cranberry Isles, Maine
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Church in Islesford, Maine
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 Cranberry Isles, Maine
Location in Maine
Cranberry Isles, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Villages | Cranberry Isles Islesford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.57 sq mi (118.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Water | 42.40 sq mi (109.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 51/sq mi (19.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04625 (Cranberry Isles)
04646 (Islesford) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582423 |
| Website | cranberryisles-me.gov |
Cranberry Isles is a small and charming town located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It's known for its beautiful islands and quiet way of life. In 2020, about 160 people called Cranberry Isles home.
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Exploring Cranberry Isles: Where Is It?
This unique town is mostly made up of water! Out of its total area of about 45.57 square miles (118.03 square kilometers), only a small part, about 3.17 square miles (8.21 square kilometers), is land. The rest is water.
The Town of Cranberry Isles includes five main islands:
- Great Cranberry Island
- Little Cranberry Island (also known as Islesford)
- Sutton Island
- Bear Island
- Baker Island
Only Great Cranberry Island and Little Cranberry Island have post offices and people living there all year round.
Who Lives in Cranberry Isles?
Cranberry Isles has a small community. The number of people living there has changed over many years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population has changed through the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 258 | — | |
| 1840 | 239 | −7.4% | |
| 1850 | 283 | 18.4% | |
| 1860 | 345 | 21.9% | |
| 1870 | 350 | 1.4% | |
| 1880 | 343 | −2.0% | |
| 1890 | 330 | −3.8% | |
| 1900 | 374 | 13.3% | |
| 1910 | 399 | 6.7% | |
| 1920 | 410 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 349 | −14.9% | |
| 1940 | 334 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −31.7% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −20.6% | |
| 1970 | 186 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 198 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 189 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 128 | −32.3% | |
| 2010 | 141 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 160 | 13.5% | |
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A Look at the People and Homes
In 2010, there were 141 people living in Cranberry Isles, making up 70 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Many homes were made up of individuals living alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was about 47.7 years.
- About 17.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- More males lived in the town (54.6%) than females (45.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Cranberry Isles para niños
