Village of Maine, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Maine, Wisconsin
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Location of Village of Maine in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| incorporated | 2015 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.81 sq mi (113.47 km2) |
| • Land | 43.07 sq mi (111.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,337 |
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(2019)
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2,574 |
| • Density | 59.76/sq mi (23.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-48225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583630 |
Maine is a small village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 2,337 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Mount View and Taegesville, are also partly located within Maine.
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History of Maine
Maine was first set up as a "town" in 1866. It was named after Uriah E. Maine. He was a sheriff and surveyor in the area during the early 1860s. In December 2015, the people of Maine voted to change its status. It officially became a "village" instead of a "town."
Where is Maine Located?
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 109.8 square kilometers (42.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 108.7 square kilometers (41.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles), is water.
People Living in Maine
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,407 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,337 | −2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,574 | 10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 2,407 people living in Maine. These people lived in 842 households. Most of these households, 721, were families. The population density was about 56.8 people per square mile.
Most of the households (37.9%) had children under 18 living with them. A large number (76.8%) were married couples. About 10.8% of households had just one person living there. The average household had 2.86 people.
The average age of people in Maine in 2000 was 39 years old.
- 26.3% were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.0% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household was $57,679. For families, the average income was $62,176.
Village of Maine vs. Town of Maine
It can be a bit confusing, but there is also a Town of Maine, Wisconsin in Outagamie County. In Wisconsin, "villages" and "towns" are different types of local government areas. They have different rules and ways of being managed.
Education in Maine
Students in Maine attend schools that are part of the Wausau School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Maine (Marathon) para niños
