Masardis, Maine facts for kids
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Masardis, Maine
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Location of Masardis, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.92 sq mi (103.39 km2) |
| • Land | 38.73 sq mi (100.31 km2) |
| • Water | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04732
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-43990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582583 |
Masardis is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 204 people lived there.
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Geography of Masardis
Masardis covers an area of about 39.92 square miles (103.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Understanding the Climate
The weather in Masardis changes a lot with the seasons. Summers can be warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate. On climate maps, it is known as "Dfb."
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Masardis has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 140 | — | |
| 1860 | 190 | — | |
| 1870 | 169 | −11.1% | |
| 1880 | 212 | 25.4% | |
| 1890 | 250 | 17.9% | |
| 1900 | 438 | 75.2% | |
| 1910 | 650 | 48.4% | |
| 1920 | 690 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 584 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 601 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 523 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 408 | −22.0% | |
| 1970 | 317 | −22.3% | |
| 1980 | 328 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 305 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 255 | −16.4% | |
| 2010 | 249 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −18.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 249 people living in Masardis. These people made up 107 households, and 69 of these were families. The town had 166 housing units.
Almost everyone living in Masardis in 2010 was White (99.2%). A very small number were Native American (0.4%) or from two or more races (0.4%).
- About 24.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (53.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 29.9% of households were just one person.
- 13% of households were one person aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Masardis in 2010 was 46.9 years old.
- 18.5% of residents were under 18.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 36.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.7% were 65 or older.
More males lived in Masardis than females in 2010. About 57.0% of the population was male, and 43.0% was female.
Famous People from Masardis
- Ormandel Smith (1842–1915) was an important person from Masardis. He served as the Secretary of State for Maine and also as the Maine State Treasurer.
See also
In Spanish: Masardis para niños
