Hamlin, Maine facts for kids
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Hamlin, Maine
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Location of Hamlin, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.04 sq mi (62.26 km2) |
| • Land | 23.35 sq mi (60.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-30690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582506 |
Hamlin is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It's right on the border with Canada. You can even cross into Grand Falls, New Brunswick from here!
Did you know Hamlin is the closest place in the continental United States to Europe? Its northeastern corner is only about 2,508 miles (4,018 km) from Achill Head in Europe. In 2020, about 166 people lived in Hamlin.
History
Hamlin got its name from a very important person: Hannibal Hamlin. He was the Vice President when Abraham Lincoln was president.
Education
Students in Hamlin are part of Maine School Administrative District No. 24. This district includes the Van Buren District School. This school is for all grades, from kindergarten through 12th grade, and is located in the nearby town of Van Buren.
Demographics
The population of Hamlin has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 558 | — | |
| 1880 | 612 | 9.7% | |
| 1890 | 484 | −20.9% | |
| 1900 | 574 | 18.6% | |
| 1910 | 657 | 14.5% | |
| 1920 | 602 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 486 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 638 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 430 | −32.6% | |
| 1960 | 374 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 357 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 340 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 204 | −40.0% | |
| 2000 | 257 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 219 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 166 | −24.2% | |
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Who Lives in Hamlin?
According to the census in 2010, there were 219 people living in Hamlin. Most of the people were White (94.1%). A small number were Native American (0.5%), Asian (3.2%), or from two or more races (2.3%).
There were 96 homes in the town. Many of these were married couples living together. About 16.7% of homes had children under 18. Also, about 13.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Hamlin was about 54.8 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Hamlin (Maine) para niños
