Etna, Maine facts for kids
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Etna, Maine
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 Etna, Maine
Location in Maine
Etna, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.97 sq mi (64.67 km2) |
| • Land | 24.81 sq mi (64.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,226 |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (19.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04434
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-23865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582468 |
Etna is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,226 people lived there. It's a quiet place with an interesting history!
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A Look Back at Etna's History
Etna got its name from the famous Mount Etna in Italy. It was first known as "Crosbytown." This name came from its first owner, General John Crosby. He was from a nearby town called Hampden.
Etna officially became a town in 1820. Around 1850, about 802 people lived there.
Camp Etna: A Special Summer Place
Camp Etna is a summer community where people interested in Spiritualism have met every year since 1876. Spiritualism is a belief system where people think they can communicate with spirits.
The first meeting at Camp Etna was held in a tent by Daniel Buswell, Jr. Later, a large temple was built that could seat 1,100 people. They also built a clubhouse and 78 cottages. A monument marks the grave of Mrs. Mary Scannell Pepper Vanderbilt, who was an important leader and helped fund the camp.
Etna's Geography
Etna covers a total area of about 24.97 square miles (64.67 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.81 square miles (64.26 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 194 | — | |
| 1830 | 362 | 86.6% | |
| 1840 | 745 | 105.8% | |
| 1850 | 802 | 7.7% | |
| 1860 | 849 | 5.9% | |
| 1870 | 844 | −0.6% | |
| 1880 | 895 | 6.0% | |
| 1890 | 646 | −27.8% | |
| 1900 | 527 | −18.4% | |
| 1910 | 523 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 386 | −26.2% | |
| 1930 | 418 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 458 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 486 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 526 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 758 | 44.1% | |
| 1990 | 977 | 28.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,246 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,226 | −1.6% | |
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Etna's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,246 people living in Etna. These people made up 481 households and 338 families.
Most of the people living in Etna were White (97.2%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.4%). Some people were from other backgrounds or had two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Etna was about 39.1 years old. About 23.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 10.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Notable Person from Etna
- Mike Daisey, a famous storyteller, is from Etna.
See also
In Spanish: Etna (Maine) para niños
