Lakeville, Maine facts for kids
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Lakeville, Maine
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 Lakeville, Maine
Location in Maine
Lakeville, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65.79 sq mi (170.40 km2) |
| • Land | 58.33 sq mi (151.07 km2) |
| • Water | 7.46 sq mi (19.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04487
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-38005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582548 |
Lakeville is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, only 104 people lived there, making it a very quiet place.
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Exploring Lakeville's Location and Size
Lakeville covers a total area of about 65.79 square miles (170.40 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 58.33 square miles (151.07 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 7.46 square miles (19.32 square kilometers), is water. This means Lakeville has many lakes and rivers within its borders.
Understanding Lakeville's Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 108 | — | |
| 1880 | 136 | 25.9% | |
| 1890 | 144 | 5.9% | |
| 1900 | 129 | −10.4% | |
| 1910 | 96 | −25.6% | |
| 1920 | 84 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 60 | −28.6% | |
| 1940 | 71 | 18.3% | |
| 1950 | 50 | −29.6% | |
| 1960 | 21 | −58.0% | |
| 1970 | 15 | −28.6% | |
| 1980 | 32 | 113.3% | |
| 1990 | 45 | 40.6% | |
| 2000 | 63 | 40.0% | |
| 2010 | 105 | 66.7% | |
| 2020 | 104 | −1.0% | |
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The number of people living in Lakeville has changed a lot over the years. In 1870, there were 108 residents. The population grew a bit until 1890, reaching 144 people. After that, it slowly decreased for many decades. By 1970, only 15 people lived in Lakeville, which was its lowest point. Since then, the population has slowly grown again, reaching 104 people in 2020.
A Closer Look at Lakeville's 2010 Population
In 2010, a census counted 105 people living in Lakeville. These people lived in 55 different homes, and 32 of these were families. The town was not very crowded, with only about 1.8 people per square mile (0.7 people per square kilometer).
There were 453 housing units in total. This means there were many more houses than people, with about 7.8 houses per square mile (3.0 houses per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lakeville were White (95.2%). A small number were Asian (2.9%), and 1.9% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in Lakeville's Homes?
Out of the 55 homes in Lakeville:
- About 12.7% had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (56.4%) were married couples living together.
- Only a very small number (1.8%) had a male head of the house without a wife.
- About 41.8% of homes were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people lived together.
About 30.9% of all homes were made up of just one person. Also, 12.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had about 1.91 people, and each family had about 2.34 people.
Age and Gender in Lakeville
The average age of people in Lakeville in 2010 was 59.3 years old. This shows that many older adults live in the town.
Here's a breakdown of ages:
- 9.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 47.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 28.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 59.0% of the population was male, and 41.0% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeville (Maine) para niños
