Maxfield, Maine facts for kids
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Maxfield, Maine
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 Maxfield, Maine
Location in Maine
Maxfield, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.20 sq mi (49.73 km2) |
| • Land | 18.93 sq mi (49.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-44340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582586 |
Maxfield is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 89 people.
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Maxfield's Location and Size
Maxfield is found along the Piscataquis River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Maxfield covers a total area of about 19.20 square miles (49.73 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 18.93 square miles (49.03 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers), is water.
A Look at Maxfield's Past
Maxfield became an official town in 1824. It was created from a part of a land grant that belonged to Bridgton Academy.
In the early 1890s, a very large black bear lived in the Maxfield area. This bear was known as "Old Ranger" and weighed around 400 pounds! Old Ranger was famous for raiding fruit orchards. Many people tried to catch or stop him, but he always managed to get away. Eventually, a local hunting group was able to shoot and kill him. An article in the New York Sun newspaper even wrote about Old Ranger, saying that "the whole of Penobscot County knew the bear, and he defied the entire population."
Maxfield's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 186 | — | |
| 1840 | 185 | −0.5% | |
| 1850 | 186 | 0.5% | |
| 1860 | 162 | −12.9% | |
| 1870 | 156 | −3.7% | |
| 1880 | 139 | −10.9% | |
| 1890 | 134 | −3.6% | |
| 1900 | 115 | −14.2% | |
| 1910 | 79 | −31.3% | |
| 1920 | 67 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 116 | 73.1% | |
| 1940 | 67 | −42.2% | |
| 1950 | 26 | −61.2% | |
| 1960 | 39 | 50.0% | |
| 1970 | 24 | −38.5% | |
| 1980 | 64 | 166.7% | |
| 1990 | 86 | 34.4% | |
| 2000 | 87 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 97 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −8.2% | |
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Maxfield's 2010 Population Details
According to the census from 2010, there were 97 people living in Maxfield. These people lived in 41 different homes, and 26 of these were families. The town had about 5.1 people per square mile.
There were 61 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Maxfield (91.8%) were White. A smaller number were Native American (4.1%), Pacific Islander (1.0%), or from two or more races (3.1%). About 1.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, 22.0% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 43.9% were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (12.2%), or a male head of household without a wife (7.3%). About 29.3% of all households were made up of just one person. About 12.2% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Maxfield was 40.5 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 17.5% of the population. The town had a nearly even split between genders: 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
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