Otis, Maine facts for kids
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Otis, Maine
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 Otis, Maine
Location in Maine
Otis, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.58 sq mi (74.02 km2) |
| • Land | 24.77 sq mi (64.15 km2) |
| • Water | 3.81 sq mi (9.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04605
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-55890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582654 |
Otis is a small town located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is known for its quiet, natural surroundings. In 2020, the town had a population of 673 people.
Where is Otis?
Otis is found in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 28.58 square miles (74.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.77 square miles (64.15 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.81 square miles (9.87 square kilometers), is water, likely from lakes or rivers.
How Many People Live in Otis?
The number of people living in Otis has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 350 | — | |
| 1840 | 88 | −74.9% | |
| 1850 | 124 | 40.9% | |
| 1860 | 210 | 69.4% | |
| 1870 | 246 | 17.1% | |
| 1880 | 304 | 23.6% | |
| 1890 | 239 | −21.4% | |
| 1900 | 152 | −36.4% | |
| 1910 | 115 | −24.3% | |
| 1920 | 122 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 88 | −27.9% | |
| 1940 | 134 | 52.3% | |
| 1950 | 109 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 123 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 307 | 149.6% | |
| 1990 | 355 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 543 | 53.0% | |
| 2010 | 672 | 23.8% | |
| 2020 | 673 | 0.1% | |
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Otis Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 672 people living in Otis. These people lived in 299 different homes, and 197 of these were families.
Most of the people in Otis were White, making up about 97.9% of the population. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 24.1% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes, 55.9%, were married couples living together. About 8.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 2.25.
The average age of people in Otis in 2010 was 47.1 years old. About 18.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.3% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Learn More About Otis
You can also find information about Otis, Maine, for kids in Spanish: Otis (Maine) para niños
