Hartford, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartford, Maine
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Little Bear Pond
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 Hartford, Maine
Location in Maine
Hartford, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.08 sq mi (116.76 km2) |
| • Land | 43.87 sq mi (113.62 km2) |
| • Water | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,203 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04220
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-31670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582514 |
Hartford is a small town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is part of the larger Lewiston-Auburn area. In 2020, about 1,203 people lived there.
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Exploring Hartford's Location
Hartford covers an area of about 45 square miles (116 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part made up of water.
Hartford's Climate
Hartford has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
People of Hartford
The number of people living in Hartford has changed a lot over the years. In 1810, there were 720 residents. The population grew to over 1,400 by 1840, but then it slowly decreased for many years. By 1970, only 312 people lived there. Since then, the population has grown steadily.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 720 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,133 | 57.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,294 | 14.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,472 | 13.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,293 | −12.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,156 | −10.6% | |
| 1870 | 996 | −13.8% | |
| 1880 | 863 | −13.4% | |
| 1890 | 689 | −20.2% | |
| 1900 | 660 | −4.2% | |
| 1910 | 592 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 525 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 432 | −17.7% | |
| 1940 | 430 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 381 | −11.4% | |
| 1960 | 325 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 480 | 53.8% | |
| 1990 | 722 | 50.4% | |
| 2000 | 963 | 33.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,185 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,203 | 1.5% | |
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Hartford is also home to Camp Wekeela. This is a summer camp located on Little Bear Pond. Many kids come here to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends during the summer months.
Understanding Hartford's Population
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The 2010 census showed that 1,185 people lived in Hartford. There were 479 households, which are like homes where people live.
Most of the people in Hartford are White. A small number of people are Native American or from other backgrounds. About half of the residents are male and half are female.
The average age of people in Hartford was about 43.6 years old in 2010.
- About 20% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 35% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
