Highland Plantation, Maine facts for kids
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Highland Plantation, Maine
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 Highland Plantation, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.0 sq mi (108.9 km2) |
| • Land | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 1.238/sq mi (0.478/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-32895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582519 |
Highland Plantation is a small community located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. In Maine, a "plantation" is a special type of area. It's not a large farm, but a place that is not yet organized into a town or city. It has some local government, but not as much as a full town.
In 2020, the population of Highland Plantation was 52 people. It is a quiet place known for its natural beauty.
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Geography of Highland Plantation
Highland Plantation covers an area of about 42 square miles (108.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Briggs Hill: A Local Landmark
One important natural feature in Highland Plantation is Briggs Hill. This mountain summit is in the far southeastern part of the area. It also extends into nearby Lexington Township.
Briggs Hill reaches a height of about 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. It is believed that the hill got its name from an early settler named Adin Briggs. He and his family lived on the hill in the 1840s. They later moved away in 1846.
Population and People
The population of Highland Plantation has changed over many years. Records from the United States Census Bureau show how many people have lived there.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is a look at the population of Highland Plantation from 1870 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 128 | — | |
| 1880 | 121 | −5.5% | |
| 1890 | 76 | −37.2% | |
| 1900 | 67 | −11.8% | |
| 1910 | 68 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 55 | −19.1% | |
| 1930 | 61 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 53 | −13.1% | |
| 1950 | 56 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 46 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 23 | −50.0% | |
| 1980 | 60 | 160.9% | |
| 1990 | 38 | −36.7% | |
| 2000 | 52 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 73 | 40.4% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −28.8% | |
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As you can see, the number of people living in Highland Plantation has gone up and down. In 1970, it had its lowest population with only 23 people. By 2010, it had grown to 73 people, but then went back down to 52 in 2020.
Life in Highland Plantation
In 2000, there were 52 people living in Highland Plantation. These people lived in 24 different homes, called households. Sixteen of these households were families.
Most of the people living there were White. About 17.3% of the population was under 18 years old. A large portion, 32.7%, were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the plantation was 53 years.
The average household had about 2.17 people. For families, the average size was about 2.69 people.
