Crystal, Maine facts for kids
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Crystal, Maine
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Location of Crystal, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.43 sq mi (104.71 km2) |
| • Land | 40.40 sq mi (104.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04747
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-15395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582426 |
Crystal is a small town located in Aroostook County, which is in the state of Maine, United States. In 2020, the census counted 248 people living there.
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Where is Crystal, Maine?
Crystal is a town in Maine, a state in the northeastern United States. It covers a total area of about 40.43 square miles (104.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
The town shares its borders with a few other places. To the south, you'll find Sherman. To the east is Island Falls. Hersey is to the north, and Patten (which is in a different county called Penobscot County) is to the west.
How Many People Live in Crystal?
The number of people living in Crystal has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different U.S. censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 250 | — | |
| 1880 | 275 | 10.0% | |
| 1890 | 297 | 8.0% | |
| 1900 | 370 | 24.6% | |
| 1910 | 502 | 35.7% | |
| 1920 | 508 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 403 | −20.7% | |
| 1940 | 346 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 373 | 7.8% | |
| 1960 | 285 | −23.6% | |
| 1970 | 281 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 349 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 303 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 285 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 269 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −7.8% | |
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Crystal's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 269 people lived in Crystal. These people lived in 115 different homes, and 84 of these were families. The town had about 6.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Crystal were White (98.9%). A small number were Native American (0.4%), and 0.7% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 115 homes, about 23.5% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.1%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a female head of household (5.2%) or a male head of household (1.7%) without a spouse. About 27% of homes were not families.
Around 22.6% of all homes had just one person living in them. About 7% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.34 people in each home and 2.75 people in each family.
The average age of people in Crystal in 2010 was 51.8 years old. About 17.1% of residents were under 18. Around 5.2% were between 18 and 24, and 19.7% were between 25 and 44. A larger group, 34.9%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 23% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Well-Known People from Crystal
Some people who became known in the state of Maine have lived in Crystal:
- Henry L. Joy was a state legislator, meaning he helped make laws for the state.
- Marion L. Longstaff also served as a state legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Crystal (Maine) para niños
