Edgecomb, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgecomb, Maine
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | March 3, 1774 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.78 sq mi (53.82 km2) |
| • Land | 18.07 sq mi (46.80 km2) |
| • Water | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,188 |
| • Density | 69.1/sq mi (26.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04556
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-22675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582462 |
Edgecomb is a small town in Maine, a state in the United States. It's located in Lincoln County. In 2020, about 1,188 people lived there.
The town has different areas like East Edgecomb, North Edgecomb, and Pools Landing. Edgecomb was named after George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. He was a person who supported the American colonists during their fight for independence.
A famous place in town is Fort Edgecomb. It is now a special historic site in Maine.
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About Edgecomb's Location
Edgecomb is located in Lincoln County, Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 20.78 square miles (53.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 18.07 square miles (46.80 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 2.71 square miles (7.02 square kilometers).
Edgecomb's Interesting History
Edgecomb has a long and varied history. Even though there isn't much industry there today, the town used to be very busy.
In the past, people in Edgecomb built ships. They also had sawmills to cut wood and brickyards to make bricks. Farming was important, and people would bring in harvests from the ocean. There were even places where people mined for rocks and a mineral called felspar.
People Living in Edgecomb
The number of people living in Edgecomb has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 755 | — | |
| 1800 | 989 | 31.0% | |
| 1810 | 1,288 | 30.2% | |
| 1820 | 1,629 | 26.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,258 | −22.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,238 | −1.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,231 | −0.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,112 | −9.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,056 | −5.0% | |
| 1880 | 872 | −17.4% | |
| 1890 | 749 | −14.1% | |
| 1900 | 607 | −19.0% | |
| 1910 | 513 | −15.5% | |
| 1920 | 428 | −16.6% | |
| 1930 | 367 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 411 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 447 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 453 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 549 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 841 | 53.2% | |
| 1990 | 993 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,090 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,249 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,188 | −4.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,249 people living in Edgecomb. They lived in 523 homes. The town had about 69 people per square mile.
Most people in Edgecomb were White (96.2%). A small number were Asian (1.5%) or from two or more races (1.8%).
About 30% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (55.4%) were married couples. The average age of people in Edgecomb was 46.4 years old.
Places to Visit in Edgecomb
Edgecomb has some interesting historical sites:
Famous People from Edgecomb
Some notable people have lived in Edgecomb:
- Nancie Atwell: A well-known educator.
- Earl Cunningham: A talented painter.
- Paul LePage: A businessman and politician who served as the 74th governor of Maine.
- Lea Wait: A writer of novels.
See also
In Spanish: Edgecomb (Maine) para niños
