Detroit, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Detroit, Maine
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 Detroit, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.42 sq mi (52.89 km2) |
| • Land | 20.25 sq mi (52.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 885 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (16.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04929
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-17460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582441 |
Detroit is a small and friendly town located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 885 people lived when the 2020 census was taken.
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Where is Detroit, Maine?
Think of Detroit, Maine as a peaceful spot covering about 20.42 square miles (which is about 52.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, perfect for homes and nature. Only a tiny part, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water. This means there are small ponds or streams around.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Detroit, Maine, has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 172 | — | |
| 1840 | 372 | 116.3% | |
| 1850 | 517 | 39.0% | |
| 1860 | 659 | 27.5% | |
| 1870 | 690 | 4.7% | |
| 1880 | 661 | −4.2% | |
| 1890 | 590 | −10.7% | |
| 1900 | 527 | −10.7% | |
| 1910 | 461 | −12.5% | |
| 1920 | 412 | −10.6% | |
| 1930 | 415 | 0.7% | |
| 1940 | 466 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 492 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 564 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 663 | 17.6% | |
| 1980 | 744 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 751 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 816 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 852 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 885 | 3.9% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population
In 2010, there were 852 people living in Detroit. Most people living there were White. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more different backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Detroit in 2010 was about 41.5 years old. This means there was a good mix of younger and older residents. About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old, and about 12.8% were 65 or older. The town had a nearly even split between males and females.
See also
In Spanish: Detroit (Maine) para niños
