Hodgdon, Maine facts for kids
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Hodgdon, Maine
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Location of Hodgdon, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Hodgdon Mills Hodgdon Corners East Hodgdon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.97 sq mi (103.52 km2) |
| • Land | 39.82 sq mi (103.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 859.58 ft (262 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,290 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04730
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-33385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582521 |
Hodgdon is a small, rural town in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It is located right on the border with New Brunswick, Canada, to the east. The town of Houlton is just to the north. In 2020, about 1,290 people lived in Hodgdon.
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History of Hodgdon
Hodgdon officially became a town in 1821. It was named after John Hodgdon, who was one of the first landowners there. He originally came from Weare, New Hampshire. Many of the first people to settle in Hodgdon were Scotch-Irish immigrants from Northern Ireland.
Hodgdon is in the southern part of Aroostook County, close to the Canadian border. A large part of the Lt. Gordon Manuel Wildlife Management Area is found in the southwestern part of the town. This area is near the South Branch of the Meduxnekeag River. It's a special place for wildlife.
Geography of Hodgdon
The United States Census Bureau says that Hodgdon covers a total area of about 39.97 square miles (103.52 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.82 square miles (103.13 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 665 | — | |
| 1850 | 862 | 29.6% | |
| 1860 | 963 | 11.7% | |
| 1870 | 989 | 2.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,089 | 10.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,113 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,130 | 1.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,153 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,070 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,054 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,076 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,162 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 926 | −20.3% | |
| 1970 | 933 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,084 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,257 | 16.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,240 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,309 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,290 | −1.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,309 people living in Hodgdon. These people lived in 515 households, and 372 of these were families. The town had about 32.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Hodgdon were White (95.7%). A small number were Native American (1.4%) or Asian (0.7%). About 2.1% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Hodgdon was 43.9 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16.8% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
The average income for a household in Hodgdon was about $55,368 per year.
Education in Hodgdon
Hodgdon is part of Maine School Administrative District #70. This school district also includes students from nearby towns like Amity, Haynesville, Linneus, Ludlow, and New Limerick.
The Hodgdon Middle/High School was built in 1938 during the time of the Great Depression. It was recently updated and renovated in 2016.
The sports teams at Hodgdon High School are called the "Hodgdon Hawks." They are part of the Maine Principals' Association. The Hawks compete in many sports, including Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, and Track and Field. The school has won five state championships in basketball (in 1979, 1980, 1995, 1996, and 2014). Hodgdon High School has friendly rivalries with Houlton Jr/Sr High School, Greater Houlton Christian Academy, and Southern Aroostook Community School.
Notable People from Hodgdon
Some well-known people have come from Hodgdon:
- Ira G. Hersey – He was a US congressman from 1917 to 1929.
- Roger Sherman – A politician.
- George Otis Smith – A geologist, someone who studies the Earth.
- Tracy Quint – A politician.
See also
In Spanish: Hodgdon (Maine) para niños
