Embden, Maine facts for kids
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Embden, Maine
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 Embden, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.49 sq mi (112.64 km2) |
| • Land | 39.58 sq mi (102.51 km2) |
| • Water | 3.91 sq mi (10.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 902 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (8.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04958
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-23410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582466 |
Embden is a small town located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 902 people lived there.
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Geography of Embden
Embden covers an area of about 43.5 square miles (112.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water. This includes the beautiful Embden Pond.
Exploring Embden Pond
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Along the shores of Embden Pond
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Embden Pond
Location in Maine
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| Location | Somerset County, Maine |
| Coordinates | 44°56′N 69°57′W / 44.933°N 69.950°W |
| Primary inflows | Hancock Stream |
| Primary outflows | Mill Stream |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,542 acres (624 ha) |
| Max. depth | 180 feet (55 m) |
| Water volume | 91,627 acre⋅ft (113,020,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
Embden Pond is a great place for fishing. You can find fish like smallmouth bass, lake trout, and land-locked Atlantic salmon here. Many homes and seasonal camps are built along the pond's edge. There is also a public boat ramp at the south end of the pond. This ramp is close to where Mill Stream flows into the Carrabassett River.
People of Embden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 351 | — | |
| 1820 | 664 | 89.2% | |
| 1830 | 894 | 34.6% | |
| 1840 | 983 | 10.0% | |
| 1850 | 971 | −1.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,041 | 7.2% | |
| 1870 | 803 | −22.9% | |
| 1880 | 674 | −16.1% | |
| 1890 | 579 | −14.1% | |
| 1900 | 567 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 529 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 475 | −10.2% | |
| 1930 | 393 | −17.3% | |
| 1940 | 319 | −18.8% | |
| 1950 | 303 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 321 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 418 | 30.2% | |
| 1980 | 536 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 659 | 22.9% | |
| 2000 | 881 | 33.7% | |
| 2010 | 939 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 902 | −3.9% | |
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Embden's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 939 people lived in Embden. There were 407 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Embden were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 23.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (60.9%) were married couples. The average age of people in Embden was 49.7 years old. About 17.9% of residents were under 18, and 20.4% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Embden
- John B. Pierce: He was the founder of a company that later became American Standard. This company is well-known for making plumbing and heating products.
See also
In Spanish: Embden (Maine) para niños
