North Penobscot, Maine facts for kids
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North Penobscot, Maine
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 North Penobscot, Maine
Location in Maine
North Penobscot, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,118.7 sq mi (2,897.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1,051.6 sq mi (2,723.6 km2) |
| • Water | 67.2 sq mi (173.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04457 (Lincoln)
04430 (East Millinocket) 04462 (Millinocket) 04460 (Medway) 04733 (Benedicta) 04765 (Patten) 04777 (Stacyville) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-52710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582635 |
North Penobscot is a special kind of area in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It's called an "unorganized territory" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, the county or state helps manage things there. In 2020, about 405 people lived in North Penobscot.
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Where is North Penobscot?
North Penobscot is a very large area. It covers about 1,118.7 square miles (2,897.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1,051.6 square miles (2,723.6 square kilometers). The rest is water, like lakes and rivers, which is about 67.2 square miles (173.9 square kilometers).
Townships in North Penobscot
This territory is made up of 29 smaller sections called townships. Some of these townships have interesting names like Mattamiscontis, Herseytown, and Grindstone.
Who Lives in North Penobscot?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 175 | — | |
| 1980 | 246 | 40.6% | |
| 1990 | 403 | 63.8% | |
| 2000 | 443 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 463 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 405 | −12.5% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in North Penobscot over the years. The population has changed quite a bit.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1970, there were 175 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 403.
- It reached its highest in 2010 with 463 people.
- In 2020, the population was 405 people.
Life in North Penobscot
Back in 2000, there were 443 people living in North Penobscot. There were 207 households, which means 207 different homes where people lived. Most people living there were White. A small number were Native American or Asian.
Families and Households
About 18 out of every 100 households had kids under 18 living there. Most households, about 63 out of 100, were married couples living together. Some households were single people living alone, especially those aged 65 or older. On average, there were about 2 people in each household.
Age of Residents
In 2000, the people living in North Penobscot were of different ages:
- About 15% were under 18 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 38%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living there was 46 years.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $37,917 per year. For families, it was around $45,000 per year. The money people earned varied between men and women. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had a very low income.
See also
In Spanish: North Penobscot (Maine) para niños
