Magalloway, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Magalloway, Maine
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Sturtevant Pond in Magalloway
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 Magalloway, Maine
Location in Maine
Magalloway, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.2 sq mi (140.3 km2) |
| • Land | 48.4 sq mi (125.3 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 0.830/sq mi (0.321/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03579
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-42835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0579017 |
Magalloway is a small township in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It's located in the western part of Maine, close to the border with New Hampshire.
Until 2021, Magalloway was known as a "plantation," which is a type of small, self-governing community in Maine. Now, it's part of an "unorganized territory" called North Oxford. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town does.
In 2020, only 45 people lived in Magalloway. A part of the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, a special area for protecting wildlife, is found in the southwestern corner of the township.
Exploring Magalloway's Geography
Magalloway covers about 54 square miles (140 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 48 square miles (125 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.8 square miles (15 square kilometers), is water.
This township is nestled in Maine's western mountain region. It's home to several beautiful bodies of water. These include Sturtevant Pond, a part of the Magalloway River, and a section of Umbagog Lake.
Magalloway's Population Story
Magalloway has always been a very small community. Over the years, its population has changed a bit, but it has remained tiny.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 45 | — | |
| 1890 | 79 | 75.6% | |
| 1900 | 77 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 97 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 86 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 83 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 84 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 50 | −39.8% | |
| 1970 | 75 | 50.0% | |
| 1980 | 79 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 37 | −17.8% | |
| 2010 | 46 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −2.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 37 people living in Magalloway, making it one of the least populated areas. Most households were married couples living together.
The people living there were of all ages, but a larger number were adults aged 45 to 64, and many were 65 or older. The average age was 52 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Magalloway Plantation para niños
