Medway, Maine facts for kids
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Medway, Maine
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Gateway to Maine's North Woods
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 Medway, Maine
Location in Maine
Medway, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.14 sq mi (106.55 km2) |
| • Land | 41.00 sq mi (106.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,187 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04460
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-45005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582590 |
Medway is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,187 people lived there.
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The History of Medway
Medway has an interesting past! In 1820, a very large sawmill was built here by General Boyd. This mill used the power of the Penobscot River to cut wood. General Boyd owned a big part of the area.
Soon after, another large mill was built near what is now Medway Center. These mills brought many new settlers to the town. Sawmills continued to operate in Medway until the 1920s. General Boyd first named the town "Kilmarnock." However, the name was changed to Medway in 1854.
Geography of Medway
Medway covers a total area of about 41.14 square miles (106.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.00 square miles (106.19 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
The town is located where the East and West Branches of the Penobscot River meet. This meeting point is called a confluence.
Population Changes in Medway
The population of Medway has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 415 | — | |
| 1880 | 628 | 51.3% | |
| 1890 | 653 | 4.0% | |
| 1900 | 279 | −57.3% | |
| 1910 | 489 | 75.3% | |
| 1920 | 390 | −20.2% | |
| 1930 | 406 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 623 | 53.4% | |
| 1950 | 725 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,266 | 74.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,491 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,871 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,922 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,489 | −22.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,349 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,187 | −12.0% | |
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Medway's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,349 people living in Medway. These people lived in 576 households, and 400 of these were families. The town had about 32.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Medway in 2010 were White (98.8%). A very small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.4% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
In terms of age, the median age in Medway was 47.8 years old. About 20.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17% of the residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Historic Buildings in Medway
Medway is home to the Congregational Church of Medway. This church was built in 1874. It was designed and built by a person named Mansford Cushman. This historic building is special enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education in Medway
Public schools in Medway are managed by East Millinocket Schools. Medway Middle School is located right in Medway. Younger students attend Opal Myrick Elementary School. Older students go to Schenck High School. Both Opal Myrick Elementary and Schenck High School are on one campus in the nearby town of East Millinocket.
Notable People from Medway
- Michael Michaud: He was a U.S. Representative, which means he was a person who represented Maine in the United States government.
See also
In Spanish: Medway (Maine) para niños
