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Lee, Maine
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 Lee, Maine
Location in Maine
Lee, Maine
Location in the United States
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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 located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It became an official town in 1832. The town was originally called Mattekeunk. However, its name was changed to Lee to give it an English name. Stephen Lee suggested the name "Lee" after a Revolutionary War general, Henry "High Horse" Lee. To help convince the townspeople, he even brought a barrel of rum to the meeting! In 2020, the population of Lee was 916 people. Lee has been home to Lee Academy, a school, since 1845.
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Exploring the Geography of Lee
Lee is a town in Maine with a total area of about 39.77 square miles (103.00 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.67 square miles (100.15 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers), is water.
Lee is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Interstate 95. It is also about the same distance from the town of Lincoln.
Understanding Lee's Population
| 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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Population Details from 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 922 people living in Lee. These people lived in 356 households, and 262 of these were families. The town had about 23.8 people per square mile (9.2 people per square kilometer).
There were 546 housing units in total. About 28.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 59.6%, were married couples living together. About 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 11.3% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Lee was 45.9 years. About 21.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old. The town's population was made up of 52.3% males and 47.7% females.
Notable People from Lee
- Everett McLeod, who served as a State Representative for Maine.
- King G. Staples, who served as a State Assemblyman for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Lee (Maine) para niños
