North Franklin, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Franklin, Maine
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 North Franklin, Maine
Location in Maine
North Franklin, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 508.1 sq mi (1,315.9 km2) |
| • Land | 499.3 sq mi (1,293.2 km2) |
| • Water | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 0.0807/sq mi (0.0312/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-51400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582632 |
North Franklin is a special kind of area in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's managed by the county or state.
In 2020, only 41 people lived here, making it a very small community! North Franklin is made up of 13 townships and three "gores." These are smaller land areas like Lang, Davis, Tim Pond, and Coburn Gore.
Exploring North Franklin's Geography
North Franklin is a large area, covering about 508 square miles (1,316 square kilometers). Most of this land, around 499 square miles (1,293 square kilometers), is solid ground. The rest, about 8.8 square miles (22.7 square kilometers), is water, like lakes and rivers.
This territory is located north and west of towns like Eustis and Rangeley. Much of this land has never been formally organized into towns. One part, called Lang Plantation, used to be organized but gave up its local government in 1935.
Understanding the Population
North Franklin has a very small and unique population. Here's a look at how many people have lived there over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 60 | — | |
| 1980 | 28 | −53.3% | |
| 1990 | 21 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 41 | 95.2% | |
| 2010 | 61 | 48.8% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −32.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 41 people living in North Franklin. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 12 of those were families.
The population was spread out in terms of age:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living in North Franklin in 2000 was 41 years.
