Howland, Maine facts for kids
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Howland, Maine
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 Howland, Maine
Location in Maine
Howland, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.62 sq mi (92.26 km2) |
| • Land | 34.92 sq mi (90.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
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| • Total | 1,094 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04448 (Howland)
04453 (LaGrange) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-34190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582526 |
Howland is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. People first settled here in 1818. The town gets its name from John Howland, who was a passenger on the famous ship, the Mayflower. In 2020, about 1,094 people lived in Howland.
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Geography of Howland
Howland is found on the west side of the Penobscot River. This is where the Penobscot River meets the Piscataquis River. The town covers a total area of about 35.62 square miles (92.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Howland's Climate
Howland has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
People of Howland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 329 | — | |
| 1840 | 322 | −2.1% | |
| 1850 | 214 | −33.5% | |
| 1860 | 174 | −18.7% | |
| 1870 | 176 | 1.1% | |
| 1880 | 137 | −22.2% | |
| 1890 | 171 | 24.8% | |
| 1900 | 519 | 203.5% | |
| 1910 | 494 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 724 | 46.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,605 | 121.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,189 | −25.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,441 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,362 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,468 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,602 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,435 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,362 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,241 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,094 | −11.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,241 people living in Howland. These people lived in 523 homes. About 330 of these were families. The town had 639 housing units in total.
Most people in Howland were White (97.4%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.3% of people identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
How People Live
In 2010, about 22.4% of homes had children under 18. Nearly half of the homes (49.1%) were married couples living together. About 9.8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Also, 36.9% of homes were not families.
About 30% of all homes had just one person living there. And 16.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average number of people in a home was 2.32. For families, the average was 2.82 people.
The town's population had different age groups. About 19.3% were under 18. About 21.2% were 65 or older. The average age of people in Howland was 45.5 years.
Local Schools
To learn about schools in Howland, you can look up MSAD 31.
Notable People from Howland
Howland has been home to some interesting people:
- Matthew Mulligan (born 1985) - He was a professional NFL tight end. He played for ten different teams during his eight-season career.
- Percy Spencer (1894–1970) - He was an engineer and the inventor of the microwave oven.
Howland Fire & EMS
The Howland Fire & EMS department is located in Howland, Maine. They provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They help Howland and nearby towns like Enfield, Passadumkeag, Edinburg, Maxfield, and Mattamiscontis.
Most of the people in the department are volunteers. Some are part-time EMS (Emergency Medical Services) providers. The town of Howland provides money for the department each year. Other towns also pay for fire services. If the department needs new equipment that the town cannot afford, they raise money for it.
Since 2015, the department has made many improvements. They use new technology and have a website. This website helps them find new volunteers and share news. It also gives information about fire safety. Because of these changes, Howland Fire & EMS is now one of the best volunteer departments in northern Maine.
See also
In Spanish: Howland (Maine) para niños
