Island Falls, Maine facts for kids
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Island Falls, Maine
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Location of Island Falls, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.76 sq mi (105.57 km2) |
| • Land | 36.03 sq mi (93.32 km2) |
| • Water | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 802 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04747
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-35065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582529 |
Island Falls is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It is located by a beautiful waterfall on the West Branch Mattawamkeag River. In 2020, about 758 people lived here.
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Where Island Falls Is Located
Island Falls is in northern Maine. The town covers about 105.57 square kilometers (40.76 square miles). Most of this area is land, but about 12.25 square kilometers (4.73 square miles) is water. The town has two main lakes: Pleasant Lake and Mattawamkeag Lake.
Who Lives in Island Falls
This section talks about the people who live in Island Falls and how the population has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 183 | — | |
| 1880 | 236 | 29.0% | |
| 1890 | 223 | −5.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,063 | 376.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,686 | 58.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,683 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,455 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,370 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,237 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,018 | −17.7% | |
| 1970 | 913 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 981 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 897 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 793 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 837 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 758 | −9.4% | |
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The number of people living in Island Falls has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, there were only 183 residents. The population grew a lot in the early 1900s, reaching its highest point in 1910 with 1,686 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Island Falls in 2020
In 2020, there were 758 people living in Island Falls. These people lived in 330 households. Most of the residents were White (93.5%). A small number of people were Native American (1.3%) or Asian (0.9%). About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. The average age of people in Island Falls was 51.1 years. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Island Falls in 2010
In 2010, the town had 837 people living in 357 households. Most of the people were White (97.4%). A small number were Native American (0.8%) or African American (0.4%). About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.8% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average age in 2010 was 46.4 years. About 21.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Places to Visit
Island Falls has some interesting places to see:
- Island Falls Opera House
- William Sewall House
- VA JO WA Golf course
- The Slice Restaurant
- VA JO WA Maple
See also
In Spanish: Island Falls (Maine) para niños
