LaGrange, Maine facts for kids
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LaGrange, Maine
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 LaGrange, Maine
Location in Maine
LaGrange, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.51 sq mi (128.23 km2) |
| • Land | 49.47 sq mi (128.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 635 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04453
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-37760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582546 |
LaGrange is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 635 people lived there. It's a quiet place in a beautiful part of Maine.
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History of LaGrange
LaGrange has an interesting past. One important event was a large forest fire in 1947. This fire affected LaGrange and the towns nearby. It was a big challenge for the community.
Geography and Location
LaGrange covers a total area of about 49.51 square miles (128.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water. This means the town is mostly made up of land, with very few lakes or large rivers within its borders.
Population and People
The population of LaGrange has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 336 | — | |
| 1850 | 482 | 43.5% | |
| 1860 | 690 | 43.2% | |
| 1870 | 622 | −9.9% | |
| 1880 | 721 | 15.9% | |
| 1890 | 721 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 574 | −20.4% | |
| 1910 | 590 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 478 | −19.0% | |
| 1930 | 468 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 508 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 511 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 424 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 393 | −7.3% | |
| 1980 | 509 | 29.5% | |
| 1990 | 557 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 747 | 34.1% | |
| 2010 | 708 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 635 | −10.3% | |
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Life in LaGrange in 2010
In 2010, there were 708 people living in LaGrange. These people lived in 298 different homes. Most of the people were white, making up about 96.6% of the population. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
The average age of people in LaGrange was about 42.8 years old. This means the town had a mix of younger and older residents. About 20.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 12% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Notable People from LaGrange
- Abiather J. Knowles (1830–1905) was an important person from LaGrange. He was awarded the Medal of Honor. This is a very special award given for bravery. He received it for his actions during the First Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Lagrange (Maine) para niños
