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Livermore Falls, Maine
Location of Livermore Falls (in red) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
Location of Livermore Falls (in red) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
Country United States
State Maine
County Androscoggin
Town Livermore Falls
Area
 • Total 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
 • Land 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2)
 • Water 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,540
 • Density 1,280.13/sq mi (494.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04254
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-40735
GNIS feature ID 0570130

Livermore Falls is a small community in the state of Maine, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau uses to collect population data. It is not a separate town or city government.

Livermore Falls is part of the larger town of Livermore Falls in Androscoggin County. In 2020, about 1,540 people lived in this community.

Geography of Livermore Falls

Livermore Falls is located in the northwestern part of the town of Livermore Falls. It sits right along the Androscoggin River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.

Location and Nearby Areas

The community is found at about 44.47 degrees North latitude and 70.18 degrees West longitude. It shares a border with the community of Chisholm. Chisholm is located just north of Livermore Falls in the town of Jay.

Size of the Community

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Livermore Falls CDP covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.31 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.1 square kilometers (1.20 square miles). A smaller part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.11 square miles), is water. This means about 7.91% of the area is covered by water.

Population and People

The population of Livermore Falls has changed over the years. Understanding these numbers helps us learn about the community.

Population Changes Over Time

The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in an area.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,540
U.S. Decennial Census
  • In 2000, there were 1,626 people living in the CDP.
  • By 2010, the population was 1,594.
  • In 2020, the population was 1,540.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 718 households in Livermore Falls. A household means all the people living in one home. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 39.4%, were married couples living together.

The average household had about 2.26 people. The average family had about 2.98 people. Many people lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older.

Age Groups in Livermore Falls

The population of Livermore Falls includes people of all ages.

  • About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 19.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 17.6% were 65 years old or older.

The median age in the community was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Livermore Falls (condado de Androscoggin) para niños

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