Lee, Maine facts for kids
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Lee, Maine
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 Lee, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.77 sq mi (103.00 km2) |
| • Land | 38.67 sq mi (100.15 km2) |
| • Water | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 916 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04455
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-38530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582551 |
Lee is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated in 1832. The town was originally called Mattekeunk, but changed it to Lee to give it an English name. Stephen Lee suggested the town be named Lee after Revolutionary general Henry "High Horse" Lee. To further convince the townsfolk, he brought a barrel of rum to the meeting. The population was 916 at the 2020 census. Lee has been home to Lee Academy since 1845.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.77 square miles (103.00 km2), of which 38.67 square miles (100.15 km2) is land and 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2) is water.
Lee is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Interstate 95 and the same distance from Lincoln.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 724 | — | |
| 1850 | 917 | 26.7% | |
| 1860 | 939 | 2.4% | |
| 1870 | 960 | 2.2% | |
| 1880 | 894 | −6.9% | |
| 1890 | 929 | 3.9% | |
| 1900 | 801 | −13.8% | |
| 1910 | 748 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 724 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 669 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 618 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 610 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 555 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 599 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 688 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 832 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 845 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 922 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 916 | −0.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 922 people, 356 households, and 262 families living in the town. The population density was 23.8 inhabitants per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 356 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.65.
The median age in the town was 45.9 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Notable people
- Everett McLeod, Maine State Representative
- King G. Staples, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
See also
In Spanish: Lee (Maine) para niños
