Dyer Brook, Maine facts for kids
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Dyer Brook, Maine
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Location of Dyer Brook, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.52 sq mi (99.77 km2) |
| • Land | 38.51 sq mi (99.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-19210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582449 |
Dyer Brook is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there showed a population of 215. The town is also home to the local school, Southern Aroostook Community School.
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Where is Dyer Brook Located?
Dyer Brook is found in the state of Maine, which is in the northeastern part of the United States. It is part of Aroostook County.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 38.52 square miles (99.77 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.51 square miles (99.74 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Dyer Brook?
The number of people living in Dyer Brook has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1870 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 129 | — | |
| 1880 | 172 | 33.3% | |
| 1890 | 221 | 28.5% | |
| 1900 | 280 | 26.7% | |
| 1910 | 281 | 0.4% | |
| 1920 | 385 | 37.0% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −31.9% | |
| 1940 | 265 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 219 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 180 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 165 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 275 | 66.7% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 199 | −18.1% | |
| 2010 | 213 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 215 | 0.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 213 people living in Dyer Brook. These people lived in 92 different homes, and 71 of these were families.
The town had about 5.5 people per square mile. There were 139 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Dyer Brook were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Native American (1.4%).
Households and Families
Out of the 92 homes, about 26.1% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (70.7%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single female (3.3%) or male (3.3%) head of household. About 22.8% of homes were not families.
About 20.7% of all homes had only one person living there. About 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.32 people, and each family had 2.65 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in the town was 48.1 years. About 19.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 3.7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23% of the population. The largest group, 38%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 16% of residents were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
Who is a Famous Person from Dyer Brook?
- Harold Drew was an American football player and coach who came from Dyer Brook.
See also
In Spanish: Dyer Brook para niños
