Holden, Maine facts for kids
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Holden, Maine
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 Holden, Maine
Location in Maine
Holden, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.53 sq mi (84.25 km2) |
| • Land | 31.32 sq mi (81.12 km2) |
| • Water | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,277 |
| • Density | 40.4/sq mi (15.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04429
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-33490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582522 |
Holden is a town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,277 people lived there.
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Exploring Holden's Geography
Holden covers an area of about 32.5 square miles (84.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Holden's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 805 | — | |
| 1870 | 758 | −5.8% | |
| 1880 | 717 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 609 | −15.1% | |
| 1900 | 602 | −1.1% | |
| 1910 | 609 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 549 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 543 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 680 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 754 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,375 | 82.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,841 | 33.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,554 | 38.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,952 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,827 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,076 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,277 | 6.5% | |
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Who Lives in Holden?
In 2010, there were 3,076 people living in Holden. These people made up 1,298 households and 920 families. The town had about 98 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Holden were White (97.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Holden
Out of all the households, about 26.3% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.2%) were married couples living together. About 29.1% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Holden was 46.4 years old. About 19.9% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Holden
Holden is part of Maine School Administrative District 63. This school district also includes the nearby towns of Clifton and Eddington.
Students in Holden attend two main schools:
- Holden Elementary School
- Holbrook Middle School
After finishing middle school, students can choose which local high school they want to attend.
See also
In Spanish: Holden (Maine) para niños
