Mercer, Maine facts for kids
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Mercer, Maine
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The Mercer Union Meetinghouse, a historic church in the center of town.
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 Mercer, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Named for | Hugh Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.36 sq mi (70.86 km2) |
| • Land | 26.71 sq mi (69.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 709 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-45110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582591 |
Mercer is a small town located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. It was named after Hugh Mercer, a brave hero from the American Revolutionary War. In 2020, about 709 people lived in Mercer.
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Geography of Mercer
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Mercer covers a total area of about 27.36 square miles (70.86 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 26.71 square miles (69.18 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Mercer has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 562 | — | |
| 1820 | 743 | 32.2% | |
| 1830 | 1,210 | 62.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,432 | 18.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,186 | −17.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,059 | −10.7% | |
| 1870 | 846 | −20.1% | |
| 1880 | 755 | −10.8% | |
| 1890 | 584 | −22.6% | |
| 1900 | 493 | −15.6% | |
| 1910 | 441 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 453 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 408 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 381 | −6.6% | |
| 1950 | 348 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 272 | −21.8% | |
| 1970 | 313 | 15.1% | |
| 1980 | 448 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 593 | 32.4% | |
| 2000 | 647 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 664 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 709 | 6.8% | |
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Mercer's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 664 people living in Mercer. These people lived in 287 different homes. Most of the people living in Mercer were White (98.3%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
The average age of people in Mercer was about 48.4 years old. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Mercer
- Frank Munsey: He was a well-known publisher of newspapers and magazines. He also wrote books.
See also
In Spanish: Mercer (Maine) para niños
