Mariaville, Maine facts for kids
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Mariaville, Maine
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 Mariaville, Maine
Location in Maine
Mariaville, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.83 sq mi (121.29 km2) |
| • Land | 38.69 sq mi (100.21 km2) |
| • Water | 8.14 sq mi (21.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04605
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-43430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582580 |
Mariaville is a small town located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is a quiet community in the northeastern part of the country. In 2020, about 472 people lived in Mariaville.
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History of Mariaville
Mariaville became an official town in 1836. The town was named after Maria Matilda Bingham. She was the daughter of William Bingham, who was a well-known and wealthy U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.
Geography of Mariaville
Mariaville is a town with a mix of land and water. The total area of the town is about 46.83 square miles (121.29 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.69 square miles (100.21 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 8.14 square miles (21.08 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Mariaville has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 224 | — | |
| 1840 | 275 | — | |
| 1850 | 374 | 36.0% | |
| 1860 | 458 | 22.5% | |
| 1870 | 369 | −19.4% | |
| 1880 | 382 | 3.5% | |
| 1890 | 271 | −29.1% | |
| 1900 | 218 | −19.6% | |
| 1910 | 171 | −21.6% | |
| 1920 | 131 | −23.4% | |
| 1930 | 155 | 18.3% | |
| 1940 | 132 | −14.8% | |
| 1950 | 153 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 108 | −25.0% | |
| 1980 | 168 | 55.6% | |
| 1990 | 270 | 60.7% | |
| 2000 | 414 | 53.3% | |
| 2010 | 513 | 23.9% | |
| 2020 | 472 | −8.0% | |
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How People Live in Mariaville
In 2010, there were 513 people living in Mariaville. These people lived in 208 different homes. Most of the people living in Mariaville were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Mariaville had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Mariaville was about 43.5 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Mariaville (Maine) para niños
