East Machias, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Machias, Maine
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Historic photo of the post office
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 East Machias, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.02 sq mi (103.65 km2) |
| • Land | 34.81 sq mi (90.16 km2) |
| • Water | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,326 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04630
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-20960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582457 |
East Machias is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It sits right on the East Machias River. In 2020, about 1,326 people lived there.
East Machias is also home to Washington Academy. This is a private school that was started way back in 1792.
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Where is East Machias?
East Machias is in the state of Maine, which is in the northeastern part of the United States. The town covers a total area of about 40 square miles (103.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 5.21 square miles (13.49 square kilometers) is water.
Who Lives in East Machias?
The number of people living in East Machias has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,605 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,395 | −13.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,905 | 36.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,181 | 14.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,017 | −7.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,875 | −7.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,637 | −12.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,521 | −7.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,392 | −8.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,353 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,257 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,183 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,101 | −6.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,198 | 8.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,057 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,233 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,218 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,298 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,368 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,326 | −3.1% | |
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People and Backgrounds
In 2014, a survey showed that many people in East Machias have English roots (about 24.4%). Others have Irish (15.4%) or German (14.4%) backgrounds. About 7.1% of people said they had "American" ancestry.
In 2010, the town had 1,368 people living in 582 households. Most residents (95.9%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in East Machias in 2010 was about 44.6 years old. About 19.8% of the people were under 18. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old (33.1%).
Famous People from East Machias
Several interesting people have come from East Machias:
- Maj. Gen. John Caldwell – He was a general who played an important part in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
- Austin Cary – He was a well-known forester, someone who studies and manages forests.
- Samuel Harris – He was the President of Bowdoin College and later taught at Yale University.
- Martha Seavey Hoyt – She was a writer, a newspaper reporter, and a businesswoman.
- Alfred Stone – He was an architect who helped start a famous architecture firm.
- William Stone – He served as the Attorney General for the state of South Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: East Machias (Maine) para niños
