Milbridge, Maine facts for kids
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Milbridge, Maine
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The church in Milbridge center
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 Milbridge, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated (town) | 1848 |
| Villages | Milbridge Wyman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.97 sq mi (188.99 km2) |
| • Land | 24.25 sq mi (62.81 km2) |
| • Water | 48.72 sq mi (126.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
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| • Total | 1,375 |
| • Density | 57/sq mi (21.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04658
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-45600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582594 |
Milbridge is a friendly town located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. It sits right where the Narraguagus River meets the ocean. In 2020, about 1,375 people called Milbridge home. The town officially became a town in 1848. Milbridge includes two smaller areas: the village of Milbridge and the village of Wyman.
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Milbridge's Location and Size
Milbridge is a town with a mix of land and water. The total area of the town is about 73 square miles (189 square kilometers). A large part of this area, about 49 square miles (126 square kilometers), is water. The land area is around 24 square miles (63 square kilometers).
People Living in Milbridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,170 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,282 | 9.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,558 | 21.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,752 | 12.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,963 | 12.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,921 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,550 | −19.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,196 | −22.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,213 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,318 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,199 | −9.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,101 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,154 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,306 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,305 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,279 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,353 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,375 | 1.6% | |
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In 2020, the average income for a family in Milbridge was about $44,545 per year.
Milbridge's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,353 people living in Milbridge. These people lived in 612 different homes. The town had about 56 people per square mile (22 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Milbridge were White (95.1%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.8%), or Asian (0.1%). About 2.8% were from other backgrounds, and 0.9% were from two or more backgrounds. About 6.2% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Milbridge was 47.3 years old.
- About 19.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 23.8% were 63 years old or older.
- There were slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%) in the town.
Milbridge's Economy
The economy in Milbridge depends on several important activities:
- Agriculture: Farming and growing crops.
- Commercial Fishing: Catching fish and seafood to sell.
- Retail: Shops and businesses that sell goods directly to people.
- Tourism: Visitors coming to the town, which helps local businesses.
Two of the biggest employers in Milbridge are Wyman's and Kelco. These companies provide many jobs for the people living in the town.
Famous People from Milbridge
Milbridge has been home to several notable individuals:
- Katie Aselton: A director and actress who filmed her movie The Puffy Chair in Milbridge. She is from the town.
- Gene Carter: A federal judge who was born in Milbridge.
- Theodore Enslin (1925–2011): A poet who lived in Milbridge.
- Sue Hubbell: An author who was a resident of Milbridge.
- David J. Kennedy (1907–1995): A politician who served as the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. He was born in Milbridge.
See also
In Spanish: Milbridge para niños
