Edinburg, Maine facts for kids
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Edinburg, Maine
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 Edinburg, Maine
Location in Maine
Edinburg, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.01 sq mi (90.68 km2) |
| • Land | 35.01 sq mi (90.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 4/sq mi (1.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-22710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582463 |
Edinburg is a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 134 people lived there. It is part of the bigger Bangor area. You can find Edinburg along Maine State Route 116, on the west side of the Penobscot River. It is located between the towns of Argyle and Howland.
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History of Edinburg
Edinburg was likely named after the famous Scottish city, Edinburgh. An early settler named John Bennoch, who was from Scotland, probably chose the name. He built a road through the area in 1826.
The town officially became a town in 1835. By 1843, 52 people lived there, and 23 of them were children. By 1859, the population grew to 93. The number of people living in Edinburg has stayed around that size ever since.
A brave soldier named Corp. Asbury F. Haynes was born in Edinburg in 1842. He was part of the 17th Maine Regiment during the American Civil War. On April 6, 1865, he captured a Confederate battle flag at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia. This heroic act earned him the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military award in the United States. He lived until 1931 and is buried in Seattle, Washington.
Geography of Edinburg
Edinburg covers a total area of about 35.01 square miles (90.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 52 | — | |
| 1850 | 93 | 78.8% | |
| 1860 | 48 | −48.4% | |
| 1870 | 55 | 14.6% | |
| 1880 | 45 | −18.2% | |
| 1890 | 54 | 20.0% | |
| 1900 | 65 | 20.4% | |
| 1910 | 45 | −30.8% | |
| 1920 | 41 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 45 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 34 | −24.4% | |
| 1950 | 36 | 5.9% | |
| 1960 | 19 | −47.2% | |
| 1970 | 67 | 252.6% | |
| 1980 | 126 | 88.1% | |
| 1990 | 107 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 131 | 33.7% | |
| 2020 | 134 | 2.3% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 131 people living in Edinburg. These people made up 53 households, and 41 of those were families. The town had about 3.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Edinburg were White (99.2%). A small number (0.8%) were Native American.
Households and Families
Out of the 53 households in 2010:
- About 24.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (64.2%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (3.8%) had a female head of the house with no husband.
- Another small group (9.4%) had a male head of the house with no wife.
- About 22.6% were not families.
The average household had 2.47 people, and the average family had 2.76 people.
Age Groups in Edinburg
The average age of people in Edinburg in 2010 was 47.1 years old.
- About 19.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.8% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females. About 49.6% were male, and 50.4% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Edinburg (Maine) para niños
