Exeter, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Exeter, Maine
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 Exeter, Maine
Location in Maine
Exeter, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.59 sq mi (99.95 km2) |
| • Land | 38.56 sq mi (99.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 963 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04435
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-24110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582470 |
| Website | Town website |
Exeter is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 963 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Exeter?
Exeter is located in the state of Maine. It covers an area of about 38.59 square miles (99.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
A Look Back: Exeter's History
Early Days and First Settlers
The land where Exeter now stands was given to Marblehead Academy in 1793. This academy was located in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1800, the area was divided into lots by Moses Hodsdon.
The very first person to settle here was Lemuel Tozier in 1801. Before it became an official town, people called the area "Blaisdelltown." This name likely came from Dr. John Blaisdell, who helped manage the land for the early owners.
Becoming a Town
Exeter officially became a town on February 16, 1811. The name "Exeter" was chosen to remember Exeter, New Hampshire. Some of the first settlers had moved from there.
The town's first school opened in 1804. Miss Anna M. Stevens was the first teacher. A few years later, in 1813, Levi Stevens built the first mill in Exeter. Mills were very important back then for grinding grain or sawing wood.
Population Changes Over Time
In 1859, Exeter had 1,853 people living there. By 1880, the population had dropped to 1,274. The United States Census counted 1,092 people in 2010. The most recent count in 2020 showed 963 residents.
Who Lives in Exeter?
Looking at the 2010 Census
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The 2010 census showed that 1,092 people lived in Exeter. These people lived in 424 households, and 301 of these were families.
Most people in Exeter were White (97.9%). A small number were Native American (0.5%), Asian (0.3%), or from two or more races (1.3%). About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2010, about 29.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.8%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (8.5%) or a male head (4.7%) without a spouse.
The average age of people in Exeter was 44 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group (35.4%). The town had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
See also
- In Spanish: Exeter (Maine) para niños
