Northfield, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Maine
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 Northfield, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.84 sq mi (118.73 km2) |
| • Land | 43.58 sq mi (112.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 4/sq mi (1.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-51375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582631 |
Northfield is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It's a quiet place with a small community. In 2020, the census counted 178 people living there.
Where is Northfield?
Northfield is in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 45.84 square miles (118.73 km2). Most of this area, around 43.58 square miles (112.87 km2), is land. The rest, about 2.26 square miles (5.85 km2), is water, like rivers or lakes.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Northfield has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 232 | — | |
| 1850 | 246 | 6.0% | |
| 1860 | 262 | 6.5% | |
| 1870 | 190 | −27.5% | |
| 1880 | 193 | 1.6% | |
| 1890 | 143 | −25.9% | |
| 1900 | 126 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 81 | −35.7% | |
| 1920 | 83 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 73 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 57 | −21.9% | |
| 1950 | 75 | 31.6% | |
| 1960 | 79 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 57 | −27.8% | |
| 1980 | 88 | 54.4% | |
| 1990 | 99 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 131 | 32.3% | |
| 2010 | 148 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 178 | 20.3% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population
In 2010, there were 148 people living in Northfield. These people lived in 74 different homes. About half of the homes had married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average number of people in each home was about 2.
The average age of people in Northfield in 2010 was around 55 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18. A larger group, about 42%, were between 45 and 64 years old. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (Maine) para niños
