New Limerick, Maine facts for kids
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New Limerick, Maine
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Location of New Limerick, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.53 sq mi (50.58 km2) |
| • Land | 18.44 sq mi (47.76 km2) |
| • Water | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 574 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04761
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-48960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582620 |
New Limerick is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 574 people lived there.
The town was first settled in 1775. It officially became a town on March 18, 1837. Its name comes from the fact that many early settlers had lived in another town called Limerick in York County, which is in southern Maine. That town was probably named after the city of Limerick in Ireland.
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Exploring New Limerick's Geography
New Limerick is located in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 19.53 square miles (50.58 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 18.44 square miles (47.76 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding New Limerick's Climate
New Limerick has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and they can often be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This climate type is often labeled as "Dfb" on climate maps.
Population and People of New Limerick
The number of people living in New Limerick has changed over time. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 123 | — | |
| 1850 | 160 | 30.1% | |
| 1860 | 226 | 41.3% | |
| 1870 | 308 | 36.3% | |
| 1880 | 590 | 91.6% | |
| 1890 | 567 | −3.9% | |
| 1900 | 600 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 481 | −19.8% | |
| 1920 | 412 | −14.3% | |
| 1930 | 404 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 413 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 543 | 31.5% | |
| 1960 | 394 | −27.4% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 513 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 524 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 523 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 510 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 574 | 12.5% | |
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New Limerick's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 510 people living in New Limerick. There were 241 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 154 of these were families.
The town had about 27.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in New Limerick were White (98.6%). A small number were African American (0.4%) or from two or more races (1.0%). About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Limerick was 51.4 years old. About 15.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 22.5% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.2%) was female, and 47.8% was male.
Notable People from New Limerick
- Dora Pinkham: She was born in New Limerick. In 1922, she made history by becoming the first woman ever elected to the Maine Legislature. This means she was one of the first women to help make laws for the state of Maine.
See also
In Spanish: New Limerick (Maine) para niños
