Drew, Maine facts for kids
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Drew, Maine
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 Drew, Maine
Location in Maine
Drew, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.1 sq mi (101.3 km2) |
| • Land | 38.0 sq mi (98.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 0.665/sq mi (0.257/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-18580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582447 |
Drew is a small place in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It used to be called a "township." In 2020, only 26 people lived there. Drew is part of the larger Bangor area.
A special church, the Surety of Sinners Orthodox Mission, is located in Drew. It is a Russian Orthodox church. Drew was once a "plantation," which is a type of small community in Maine. In 2023, Drew officially became part of Maine's unorganized territory. This means it no longer has its own local government.
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Exploring Drew's Location
Drew is located in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 39.1 square miles (101.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 38.0 square miles (98.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), is water.
The Mattawamkeag River flows through Drew. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
People Living in Drew
The number of people living in Drew has changed a lot over the years. In 1870, there were 85 people. The population grew to 286 people in 1920. Since then, it has slowly become much smaller. By 2020, only 26 people lived in Drew.
Past Population Counts
Here's how the population of Drew has changed over time:
- 1870: 85 people
- 1880: 137 people
- 1890: 110 people
- 1900: 120 people
- 1910: 247 people
- 1920: 286 people
- 1930: 110 people
- 1940: 93 people
- 1950: 72 people
- 1960: 43 people
- 1970: 32 people
- 1980: 57 people
- 1990: 43 people
- 2000: 57 people
- 2010: 46 people
- 2020: 26 people
Life in Drew in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 57 people living in Drew. These people lived in 17 different homes. Out of these homes, 12 were families. Most of the people living there were White. A small number were African American or from two or more races.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most of the families were married couples living together. The average age of people in Drew was 35 years old.
