Lake View Plantation, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake View, Maine
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Plantation
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.2 sq mi (137.7 km2) |
| • Land | 41.5 sq mi (107.4 km2) |
| • Water | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 2.82/sq mi (1.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-37970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582547 |
Lake View is a small community in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. It is known as a "plantation," which is a type of town government found only in Maine. In 2020, about 150 people lived there.
Exploring Lake View's Geography
Lake View covers a total area of about 53.2 square miles (137.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.5 square miles (107.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 11.7 square miles (30.3 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of Lake View is made up of lakes or rivers!
Understanding Lake View's Population
The number of people living in Lake View has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 173 | — | |
| 1910 | 245 | 41.6% | |
| 1920 | 368 | 50.2% | |
| 1930 | 57 | −84.5% | |
| 1940 | 70 | 22.8% | |
| 1950 | 23 | −67.1% | |
| 1960 | 18 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 16 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 20 | 25.0% | |
| 1990 | 23 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 43 | 87.0% | |
| 2010 | 89 | 107.0% | |
| 2020 | 150 | 68.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 43 people living in Lake View. These people lived in 25 different homes. Most people living there were White.
The average age of people in Lake View in 2000 was 52 years old. This means many adults and older people lived there. For every 100 females, there were about 139 males.
See also
In Spanish: Lake View Plantation para niños
