Grand Isle, Maine facts for kids
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Grand Isle, Maine
Grande Île
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Location of Grand Isle, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Grand Isle Lille Notre Dame |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.38 sq mi (91.63 km2) |
| • Land | 34.59 sq mi (89.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04746
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-28590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582495 |
Grand Isle (pronounced 'Grand Eye-l') is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It's also known by its French name, Grande Île. In 2020, about 366 people lived there. A smaller part of the town, also called Grand Isle, is located in the northwest.
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What's in a Name?
Grand Isle gets its name from an island. This island is located in the Saint John River, which flows near the center of the town.
Where is Grand Isle?
Grand Isle is located in the state of Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 35.38 square miles (91.63 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.59 square miles (89.59 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 545 | — | |
| 1870 | 688 | 26.2% | |
| 1880 | 847 | 23.1% | |
| 1890 | 964 | 13.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,104 | 14.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,317 | 19.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,352 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,408 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,574 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,230 | −21.9% | |
| 1960 | 978 | −20.5% | |
| 1970 | 797 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 719 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 558 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 518 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 467 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 366 | −21.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 467 people living in Grand Isle. These people lived in 215 different homes, and 135 of these were families. The town had about 13.5 people per square mile.
About 20.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 52.1%, were married couples living together. About 30.2% of all homes were individuals living alone. About 13% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Grand Isle in 2010 was 49.3 years. About 16.9% of residents were under 18 years old. About 25.7% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Famous People from Grand Isle
- Emilien Levesque (1922–2003) was born in Grand Isle. He became a congressman for Maine. A congressman is a person elected to represent their area in the United States government.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Isle (Maine) para niños
