Mechanic Falls (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mechanic Falls, Maine
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Veterans Memorial Park
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Location of Mechanic Falls (in red) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Town | Mechanic Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.47 sq mi (14.18 km2) |
| • Land | 5.34 sq mi (13.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,257 |
| • Density | 422.42/sq mi (163.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04256
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-44620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0571106 |
Mechanic Falls is a small community located in Androscoggin County, Maine, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. In 2020, about 2,257 people lived in this CDP. The larger town of Mechanic Falls had a total population of 3,031 people in 2010.
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Where is Mechanic Falls Located?
Mechanic Falls CDP is found in the eastern part of the town of Mechanic Falls. It sits right next to the Little Androscoggin River. This community is also where several important roads meet, including Maine Routes 11, 121, and 124.
Area and Size
The total area of the Mechanic Falls CDP is about 14.2 square kilometers (or 5.47 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering about 13.8 square kilometers (5.34 square miles). A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.13 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Mechanic Falls?
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| 2020 | 2,257 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Mechanic Falls home. In 2000, there were 2,450 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 909 households, with 643 of them being families.
Population Details
The population is spread out across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 31.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Mechanic Falls was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 92.3 males.
See also
In Spanish: Mechanic Falls (condado de Androscoggin) para niños
