East Hancock, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Hancock, Maine
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 East Hancock, Maine
Location in Maine
East Hancock, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 481.2 sq mi (1,246.4 km2) |
| • Land | 444.3 sq mi (1,150.6 km2) |
| • Water | 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-20405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582456 |
East Hancock is a special kind of area in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's managed by the county or state. In 2020, only 85 people lived there.
Where is East Hancock?
East Hancock is a large area. It covers about 481 square miles (1,246 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 444 square miles (1,150 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 37 square miles (95 square kilometers), is water.
This territory is made up of thirteen smaller parts called townships. These townships are located along the northern and eastern edges of Hancock County.
Who Lives in East Hancock?
The number of people living in East Hancock has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 20 | — | |
| 1980 | 44 | 120.0% | |
| 1990 | 40 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 73 | 82.5% | |
| 2010 | 94 | 28.8% | |
| 2020 | 85 | −9.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 73 people living in East Hancock. These people lived in 32 different homes. About half of these homes were married couples living together.
The people living in East Hancock were of different ages:
- About 18% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 38% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in East Hancock in 2000 was 48 years old.
