Hersey, Maine facts for kids
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Hersey, Maine
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Location of Hersey, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.86 sq mi (103.24 km2) |
| • Land | 39.65 sq mi (102.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04780 (Hersey)
04747 (Island Falls) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-32685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1729675 |
Hersey is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there.
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Geography of Hersey
Hersey is located in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 39.86 square miles (103.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.65 square miles (102.69 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Hersey
The number of people living in Hersey has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 107 | — | |
| 1880 | 159 | 48.6% | |
| 1890 | 151 | −5.0% | |
| 1900 | 199 | 31.8% | |
| 1910 | 186 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 245 | 31.7% | |
| 1930 | 195 | −20.4% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −23.1% | |
| 1950 | 116 | −22.7% | |
| 1960 | 106 | −8.6% | |
| 1970 | 81 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 67 | −17.3% | |
| 1990 | 69 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 83 | 31.7% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −12.0% | |
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Hersey's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 83 people living in Hersey. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 25 of these were families.
The town had about 2.1 people per square mile (0.8 people per square kilometer). There were 61 housing units in total. This means there were about 1.5 homes per square mile (0.6 homes per square kilometer).
Everyone living in Hersey at that time was White.
Households and Families
Out of the 32 homes in Hersey in 2010, about 31% had children under 18 years old. More than half, about 56%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About 22% of the homes were not families.
Some people lived alone. About 6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.59 people in each home. For families, the average size was about 2.80 people.
Age Groups in Hersey
In 2010, the average age of people in Hersey was about 45 years old.
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, about 48% of the people were male, and about 52% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Hersey (Maine) para niños
