Merrill, Maine facts for kids
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Merrill, Maine
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Location of Merrill, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.38 sq mi (96.81 km2) |
| • Land | 37.35 sq mi (96.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-45180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582592 |
Merrill is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 208 people. It is a quiet community in the northern part of Maine.
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Exploring Merrill's Location and Size
Merrill is found in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 37.38 square miles (96.81 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.35 square miles (96.74 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Merrill's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Merrill has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1860:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 105 | — | |
| 1870 | 118 | 12.4% | |
| 1880 | 206 | 74.6% | |
| 1890 | 244 | 18.4% | |
| 1900 | 298 | 22.1% | |
| 1910 | 393 | 31.9% | |
| 1920 | 361 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 458 | 26.9% | |
| 1940 | 424 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 383 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 337 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 271 | −19.6% | |
| 1980 | 285 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 296 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 249 | −15.9% | |
| 2010 | 273 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 208 | −23.8% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Population Data
In 2010, Merrill had 273 residents. These people lived in 104 different homes, with 77 of these being families. The town had about 7.3 people per square mile. There were 149 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people in Merrill in 2010 were White, making up 93.4% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American and Native American residents. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Merrill in 2010 was 45.1 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 13.6% of the population. The town had a nearly even split between males and females, with 50.5% being male and 49.5% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Merrill (Maine) para niños
