Moro Plantation, Maine facts for kids
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Moro Plantation, Maine
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Location of Moro Plantation, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44 |
| • Density | 1.205/sq mi (0.465/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04780
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-47175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582607 |
Moro Plantation is a small community located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, only 44 people lived there.
In Maine, a "plantation" is a special kind of town. It is a rural area that has not yet become a full town. Plantations have some local government, but they are often less developed than regular towns.
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Where is Moro Plantation?
Moro Plantation is in the northeastern part of the United States. It is part of Aroostook County, which is the largest county in Maine.
The total area of Moro Plantation is about 94.6 square kilometers (36.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 91.8 square kilometers (35.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Moro Plantation has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 171 | — | |
| 1890 | 199 | 16.4% | |
| 1900 | 217 | 9.0% | |
| 1910 | 215 | −0.9% | |
| 1920 | 181 | −15.8% | |
| 1930 | 169 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 130 | −23.1% | |
| 1950 | 84 | −35.4% | |
| 1960 | 49 | −41.7% | |
| 1970 | 24 | −51.0% | |
| 1980 | 30 | 25.0% | |
| 1990 | 38 | 26.7% | |
| 2000 | 63 | 65.8% | |
| 2010 | 38 | −39.7% | |
| 2020 | 44 | 15.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 63 people living in Moro Plantation. These people lived in 25 different homes. Most of these homes (18 of them) were families.
Who Lives in Moro Plantation?
In 2000, about 20% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (64%) were married couples living together. About 20% of homes had just one person living there. Some of these single people were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Moro Plantation in 2000 was 47 years old.
- About 20.6% of the people were under 18.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 15.9% were between 25 and 44.
- About 38.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15.9% were 65 or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 103 males. This means there were slightly more males than females.
See also
- In Spanish: Moro Plantation para niños
