Glenburn, Maine facts for kids
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Glenburn, Maine
Dutton
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 Glenburn, Maine
Location in Maine
Glenburn, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Incorporated | January 29, 1822 |
| Renamed | March 18, 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.15 sq mi (75.50 km2) |
| • Land | 27.19 sq mi (70.42 km2) |
| • Water | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,648 |
| • Density | 171/sq mi (66.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04401
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-27645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582491 |
Glenburn is a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 4,648 people lived there.
When Glenburn was first made a town in 1822, it was called "Dutton." This name honored Samuel Dutton, a judge and founder of the Bangor Theological Seminary. The town's name was changed to Glenburn on March 18, 1837.
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Geography of Glenburn
Glenburn covers a total area of about 29.15 square miles (75.50 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The town has two main historic areas: the villages of Glenburn and West Glenburn. Glenburn is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north: Hudson
- To the east: Old Town
- To the south: Orono and Bangor
- To the southwest: Hermon
- To the west: Kenduskeag
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 443 | — | |
| 1840 | 664 | 49.9% | |
| 1850 | 905 | 36.3% | |
| 1860 | 741 | −18.1% | |
| 1870 | 720 | −2.8% | |
| 1880 | 655 | −9.0% | |
| 1890 | 583 | −11.0% | |
| 1900 | 461 | −20.9% | |
| 1910 | 457 | −0.9% | |
| 1920 | 377 | −17.5% | |
| 1930 | 357 | −5.3% | |
| 1940 | 500 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 694 | 38.8% | |
| 1960 | 965 | 39.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,196 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,319 | 93.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,198 | 37.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,964 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,594 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,648 | 1.2% | |
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Glenburn's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,594 people living in Glenburn. These people lived in 1,808 households. About 1,300 of these were families.
Most of the people in Glenburn were White (97.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Glenburn was about 41 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- About 10.5% were 65 or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Glenburn
Students in Glenburn attend Glenburn School for kindergarten through 8th grade. The town does not have its own high school. This means students can choose which high school they want to attend.
Glenburn School also offers recreation programs for kids. Their sports teams are known as the Glenburn Chargers.
Historical Military Site
During the middle of the 1900s, there was a special military facility in Glenburn. It was called a Ground-to-Air Transmitter (GAT) Facility. This site was part of the CIM-10 Bomarc missile system. It was managed by Dow Air Force Base in Bangor.
This facility was located near where the town offices are today. Over time, some of the equipment and fuel stored there caused the local groundwater to become polluted. Cleanup efforts are currently underway to make the area safe again. This cleanup is expected to continue until around the year 2039.
See also
- In Spanish: Glenburn (Maine) para niños
