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Gray, Maine
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Country United States
State Maine
County Cumberland
Town Gray
Area
 • Total 2.94 sq mi (7.60 km2)
 • Land 2.94 sq mi (7.60 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
301 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 887
 • Density 302.21/sq mi (116.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-28835

Gray is a special area in the state of Maine, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate city or town. Gray (CDP) is actually part of the larger town of Gray.

This area is located in Cumberland County. In 2020, about 887 people lived in Gray (CDP). This small community is mostly the central part of the Town of Gray, known as Gray Village. It is also part of the larger Portland metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford.

Where is Gray Located?

Gray is found in the state of Maine. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 43°53′6″N 70°19′50″W / 43.88500°N 70.33056°W / 43.88500; -70.33056. The area of Gray (CDP) is about 7.6 square kilometers (or 2.94 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the CDP boundaries.

Who Lives in Gray?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 887
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Gray (CDP) was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 887 people lived there. This number helps us understand how many people call Gray home.

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