Meddybemps, Maine facts for kids
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Meddybemps, Maine
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 Meddybemps, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.07 sq mi (41.62 km2) |
| • Land | 13.11 sq mi (33.95 km2) |
| • Water | 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04657
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-44760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582588 |
Meddybemps is a small town in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of Maine. According to the 2020 census, 139 people lived in Meddybemps.
About Meddybemps's Land
Meddybemps covers a total area of about 16.07 square miles (41.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.11 square miles (33.95 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.96 square miles (7.67 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Meddybemps has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 287 | — | |
| 1860 | 297 | 3.5% | |
| 1870 | 200 | −32.7% | |
| 1880 | 172 | −14.0% | |
| 1890 | 156 | −9.3% | |
| 1900 | 154 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 124 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 106 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 99 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 101 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 109 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 86 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 76 | −11.6% | |
| 1980 | 110 | 44.7% | |
| 1990 | 133 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 150 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 157 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 139 | −11.5% | |
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Meddybemps in 2010
In 2010, the town had 157 people living in 80 households. About 49 of these were families. The population density was about 12 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Meddybemps in 2010 were White, making up 99.4% of the population.
The average age of people in Meddybemps in 2010 was 52.3 years old.
- About 13.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Meddybemps para niños
