East Central Washington, Maine facts for kids
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East Central Washington, Maine
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 East Central Washington, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 252.6 sq mi (654.2 km2) |
| • Land | 208.0 sq mi (538.7 km2) |
| • Water | 44.6 sq mi (115.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 2.8662/sq mi (1.1067/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-19870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582455 |
East Central Washington is a special area in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. It is called an "unorganized territory." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county or state helps manage things. In 2020, about 724 people lived here.
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Geography of East Central Washington
East Central Washington covers a large area. It is about 252.6 square miles (654.2 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, which is about 208.0 square miles (538.7 square kilometers). The rest is water, covering about 44.6 square miles (115.5 square kilometers).
Townships in the Territory
The unorganized territory is made up of six smaller parts called townships. These are:
- T19 ED BPP
- Berry
- Cathance
- Marion
- Edmunds
- Trescott
Population and People
The number of people living in East Central Washington has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 498 | — | |
| 1980 | 625 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 661 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 768 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 728 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 724 | −0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 768 people living in the area. These people lived in 315 households, and 219 of these were families. Most of the people living here were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 31% of the households had children under 18 years old. More than half of the households (56.5%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single female parent. About 22.5% of all households were single individuals living alone.
Age and Income
The people living in East Central Washington were of different ages. About 24.7% were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 38 years.
In 2000, the typical income for a household was about $25,125 per year. For families, the typical income was $27,500 per year. Some families and people had lower incomes. This included about 18.8% of those under 18 and 16.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: East Central Washington para niños
