Garland, Maine facts for kids
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Garland, Maine
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 Garland, Maine
Location in Maine
Garland, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.94 sq mi (98.26 km2) |
| • Land | 37.67 sq mi (97.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,026 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04939
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-27190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582488 |
Garland is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,026 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history in the state of Maine.
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A Look Back: Garland's History
Garland started as a settlement in 1802. It officially became a town in 1811. The town was named after its very first settler, Joseph Garland. He moved there from a place called Salisbury, New Hampshire.
Before it was called Garland, the land was given by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Williams College. The college then sold the land to different owners in 1798. One of these owners was Levi Lincoln, so the area was first known as "Lincoln."
By the year 1859, Garland had grown quite a bit. Its population reached 1,247 people.
Where is Garland? Its Geography
Garland is a town with a total area of about 37.94 square miles (98.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
About 37.67 square miles (97.56 square kilometers) of Garland is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers), is water. This means there are small lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Garland? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 275 | — | |
| 1830 | 621 | 125.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,065 | 71.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,247 | 17.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,498 | 20.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,306 | −12.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,211 | −7.3% | |
| 1890 | 973 | −19.7% | |
| 1900 | 857 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 817 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 677 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 673 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 610 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 581 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 568 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 596 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 718 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,064 | 48.2% | |
| 2000 | 990 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,105 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,026 | −7.1% | |
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The population of Garland has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived there during different census years. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place.
Garland's People in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,105 people lived in Garland. These people lived in 442 different homes. About 319 of these homes were families.
The town had about 29 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Garland were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.4%) or Native American (0.2%). About 1.5% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (57.0%) were married couples. About 10.2% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 5.0% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in Garland was 44.6 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. About 13.9% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
Famous Connections and Important Places
Garland has been home to some notable people. One of them was Frederick Wintle. He served as a state representative for Maine, helping to make laws for the state.
There is also an important building in Garland called the Garland Grange Hall. This building is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its historical importance.
