Eagle Lake, Maine facts for kids
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Eagle Lake
Lac Aigle
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Location of Eagle Lake, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Eagle Lake Plaisted |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.26 sq mi (11.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 553 |
| • Density | 139.82/sq mi (53.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04739
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-19420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582451 |
Eagle Lake (in French: Lac Aigle) is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 553 people lived there.
The town got its name from a group of soldiers. They were traveling from Bangor to the Aroostook War and saw many eagles around the lake. Nearly half of the people in Eagle Lake speak French. This is common in many parts of Northeastern Maine.
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Geography of Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a town with both land and water. The total area is about 39.48 square miles (102.25 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.36 square miles (96.76 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.12 square miles (5.49 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Eagle Lake has changed a lot over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 143 | — | |
| 1880 | 233 | 62.9% | |
| 1890 | 313 | 34.3% | |
| 1900 | 406 | 29.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,421 | 250.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,772 | 24.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,780 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,891 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,516 | −19.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,138 | −24.9% | |
| 1970 | 908 | −20.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,019 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 942 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 815 | −13.5% | |
| 2010 | 864 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 772 | −10.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 864 people living in Eagle Lake. There were 378 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 221 of these were families.
Most people in Eagle Lake were White (97.2%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Eagle Lake in 2010 was 52.7 years old.
- 15.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 28.5% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even split between males and females. About 49.9% were male and 50.1% were female.
Important People from Eagle Lake
- John Martin was a well-known person from Eagle Lake. He served as a state representative. This means he was elected to represent the people of his area in the state government. He was also a former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. The speaker is the leader of the House of Representatives, helping to guide discussions and votes on new laws.
