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Industry, Maine
Industry, Maine is located in Maine
Industry, Maine
Industry, Maine
Location in Maine
Industry, Maine is located in the United States
Industry, Maine
Industry, Maine
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Maine
County Franklin
Villages Allens Mills
West Mills
Area
 • Total 30.98 sq mi (80.24 km2)
 • Land 29.75 sq mi (77.05 km2)
 • Water 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 788
 • Density 26/sq mi (10.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04938
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-34820
GNIS feature ID 0582528

Industry is a small town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 788 people lived there. The town was named because its early citizens were known for being very hardworking.

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The former Crystal Lake Grange at Clearwater lake, which was torn down. Photo taken April 20, 2002.

Geography of Industry

Industry is located in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 30.98 square miles (80.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.75 square miles (77.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.23 square miles (3.19 square kilometers), is water.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1810 562
1820 796 41.6%
1830 902 13.3%
1840 1,036 14.9%
1850 1,041 0.5%
1860 827 −20.6%
1870 725 −12.3%
1880 715 −1.4%
1890 545 −23.8%
1900 553 1.5%
1910 465 −15.9%
1920 431 −7.3%
1930 342 −20.6%
1940 307 −10.2%
1950 315 2.6%
1960 262 −16.8%
1970 347 32.4%
1980 563 62.2%
1990 685 21.7%
2000 790 15.3%
2010 929 17.6%
2020 788 −15.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in Industry has changed a lot over the years. The town's population grew steadily in its early days, reaching over 1,000 people by 1850. After that, the population slowly decreased for many years. However, since the 1960s, the population has generally been growing again.

Industry's Population in 2010

According to the census taken in 2010, there were 929 people living in Industry. These people lived in 376 households, and 264 of these were families. The town had about 31.2 people per square mile (12.0 people per square kilometer).

Most of the people in Industry were White (97.2%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds or from two or more races. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, about 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.47 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.

The average age of people in Industry was 44.1 years. About 24.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even split of males and females, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female residents.

Notable People from Industry

  • Will Bonsall is an author, a person who saves seeds, and a farmer who uses veganic methods. This means he grows plants without using any animal products or byproducts.

See also

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