Cutler, Maine facts for kids
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Cutler, Maine
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 Cutler, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.93 sq mi (305.44 km2) |
| • Land | 46.95 sq mi (121.60 km2) |
| • Water | 70.98 sq mi (183.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04626
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-15920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582429 |
| Website | Town of Cutler |
Cutler is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It was named after Joseph Cutler, one of the first people to settle there. He came from a place called Newburyport, Massachusetts. In the year 2020, about 524 people lived in Cutler.
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People in Cutler: Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Cutler. It looks at things like how many people there are and how old they are.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 454 | — | |
| 1840 | 657 | 44.7% | |
| 1850 | 820 | 24.8% | |
| 1860 | 890 | 8.5% | |
| 1870 | 925 | 3.9% | |
| 1880 | 829 | −10.4% | |
| 1890 | 662 | −20.1% | |
| 1900 | 565 | −14.7% | |
| 1910 | 585 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 584 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 492 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 481 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 483 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 654 | 35.4% | |
| 1970 | 588 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 726 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 779 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 623 | −20.0% | |
| 2010 | 507 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 524 | 3.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population, called a census, showed that 507 people lived in Cutler. These people lived in 215 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
About 29% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes, about 58%, were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.36 people.
The average age of people in Cutler was 45.2 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18. Also, about 20% of the people were 65 years old or older. More males lived in Cutler than females.
Cutler's Location and Land
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cutler covers a total area of about 117.93 square miles (305.44 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water, about 70.98 square miles (183.84 square kilometers). The land area is about 46.95 square miles (121.60 square kilometers).
Cool Places to Visit in Cutler
Cutler has some interesting spots to explore:
- Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge: This is a special place where nature is protected. It's a great spot for wildlife.
- Cutler Naval Station: This is a very large station. It sends out signals to submarines that are underwater.
- Little River Lighthouse: This is a historic lighthouse. It stands on a 15-acre island right in Cutler's harbor.
- Machias Seal Island: This island is a bird sanctuary. It's famous for having a lot of atlantic puffins. It's also a place that both Canada and the United States claim.
Famous Person from Cutler
- Blanche Craig (1866–1940): She was an actress.
See also
In Spanish: Cutler (Maine) para niños
