Mars Hill (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Mars Hill, Maine
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Location of Mars Hill, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Town | Mars Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.16 sq mi (5.60 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 818 |
| • Density | 384.22/sq mi (148.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04758
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-43675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583562 |
Mars Hill is a small community located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Mars Hill is the main village within the larger town of Mars Hill.
In 2010, the CDP had a population of 980 people. The entire town of Mars Hill had 1,493 residents. Before 2010, this village was part of a larger CDP called Mars Hill-Blaine.
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Where is Mars Hill Located?
The Mars Hill CDP is found in the southwestern part of the town of Mars Hill. It shares a border with the town and CDP of Blaine to the south.
Main Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 1 is a major road that goes right through the center of Mars Hill. This route can take you about 14 miles (23 km) northwest to Presque Isle. If you head south, it's about 27 miles (43 km) to Houlton.
Another important road, U.S. Route 1A, also meets Route 1 in the middle of Mars Hill. If you follow Route 1A north, you'll reach Fort Fairfield in about 19 miles (31 km). Eventually, Route 1A connects back to Route 1 in Van Buren.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Mars Hill CDP covers a total area of about 2.16 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.13 square miles (5.5 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 1.48% of the total area.
Who Lives in Mars Hill?
This section looks at the number of people living in Mars Hill.
Population Count
The population of Mars Hill has changed over time. The most recent count from the 2020 census showed that 818 people lived in the Mars Hill CDP.
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| 2020 | 818 | — | |
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