New Vineyard, Maine facts for kids
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New Vineyard, Maine
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 New Vineyard, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.22 sq mi (93.81 km2) |
| • Land | 35.74 sq mi (92.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04956
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-49520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582626 |
New Vineyard is a small and quiet town located in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It's a place where many people enjoy the peaceful outdoors. According to the 2020 census, 721 people call New Vineyard their home.
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Exploring New Vineyard's Location
New Vineyard is found in the beautiful state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 36.22 square miles (93.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The main road that goes through New Vineyard is Route 27. This road helps people travel in and out of the town. There is also a lovely lake in New Vineyard called Porter Lake, which is a great spot for nature lovers.
Understanding New Vineyard's Population
The number of people living in New Vineyard has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1800:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 336 | — | |
| 1810 | 484 | 44.0% | |
| 1820 | 591 | 22.1% | |
| 1830 | 869 | 47.0% | |
| 1840 | 927 | 6.7% | |
| 1850 | 635 | −31.5% | |
| 1860 | 864 | 36.1% | |
| 1870 | 755 | −12.6% | |
| 1880 | 788 | 4.4% | |
| 1890 | 660 | −16.2% | |
| 1900 | 584 | −11.5% | |
| 1910 | 543 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 471 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 447 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 486 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 447 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 357 | −20.1% | |
| 1970 | 444 | 24.4% | |
| 1980 | 607 | 36.7% | |
| 1990 | 661 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 725 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 757 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 721 | −4.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The census from 2010 gave us a good picture of who lived in New Vineyard. At that time, there were 757 people living in 325 different homes. About 216 of these homes were families.
The town had about 21 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in New Vineyard were White (96.2%). A smaller number were Native American or Asian. Some people also had mixed backgrounds.
Many homes (27.4%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.4%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in New Vineyard was 46 years old. About 20.7% of the residents were under 18, and 14.1% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
See also
In Spanish: New Vineyard (Maine) para niños
