Industry, Maine facts for kids
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Industry, Maine
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 Industry, Maine
Location in Maine
Industry, Maine
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • Total | 788 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04938
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| 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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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
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| 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% | |
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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
You can find more information about Industry, Maine for kids in Spanish here: Industry (Maine) para niños
