Linneus, Maine facts for kids
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Linneus, Maine
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Location of Linneus, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.47 sq mi (117.77 km2) |
| • Land | 44.26 sq mi (114.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 947 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04730
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-39965 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582562 |
Linneus is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 947 people lived there. The town is named after Carl Linnaeus, a famous Swedish scientist.
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Where is Linneus Located?
Linneus covers an area of about 45.47 square miles (117.77 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.26 square miles (114.63 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 1.21 square miles (3.13 square kilometers), is water.
How Linneus Began
Linneus has an interesting history! In 1833, half of the land that makes up Linneus was sold. The State of Massachusetts sold it to raise money. This money was used to create a special teaching position at Harvard College. This position was for a professor who would teach about plants, a subject called botany.
How Many People Live in Linneus?
The number of people living in Linneus has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population from different times:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 311 | — | |
| 1850 | 561 | 80.4% | |
| 1860 | 785 | 39.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,008 | 28.4% | |
| 1880 | 917 | −9.0% | |
| 1890 | 965 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 834 | −13.6% | |
| 1910 | 809 | −3.0% | |
| 1920 | 706 | −12.7% | |
| 1930 | 753 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 755 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 777 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 607 | −21.9% | |
| 1970 | 608 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 752 | 23.7% | |
| 1990 | 810 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 892 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 984 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 947 | −3.8% | |
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Linneus Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 984 people lived in Linneus. These people lived in 382 different homes, and 272 of these were families.
Most of the people in Linneus were White (96.6%). A smaller number were African American (0.8%), Native American (1.8%), or Asian (0.1%). About 0.6% of the people were from two or more different races. A small group (0.4%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Linneus Households and Families
Out of the 382 homes in Linneus in 2010:
- About 28.5% had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (59.4%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (8.4%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
- A few homes (3.4%) had a male head of the house without a wife.
- About 28.8% were non-family households, meaning people living together who are not related.
On average, there were about 2.55 people in each home. For families, the average size was about 2.95 people.
Age Groups in Linneus
The average age of people in Linneus in 2010 was 42.7 years old.
- About 21.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 52.2% of the population was male and 47.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Linneus (Maine) para niños
