Passadumkeag, Maine facts for kids
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Passadumkeag, Maine
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 Passadumkeag, Maine
Location in Maine
Passadumkeag, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.07 sq mi (59.75 km2) |
| • Land | 22.92 sq mi (59.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04475
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-57045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582663 |
Passadumkeag is a small town in Maine, United States. It is located in Penobscot County, right where the Penobscot River meets the Passadumkeag River. In 2020, about 356 people lived there. The name Passadumkeag comes from the Penobscot people, and it means "quick water."
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About Passadumkeag's Location
Passadumkeag covers about 23 square miles (59.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Historic Schoolhouse
The District No. 2 Schoolhouse in Passadumkeag is a very old building. It is special enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized for its historical importance.
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 269 | — | |
| 1840 | 394 | 46.5% | |
| 1850 | 295 | −25.1% | |
| 1860 | 360 | 22.0% | |
| 1870 | 243 | −32.5% | |
| 1880 | 302 | 24.3% | |
| 1890 | 343 | 13.6% | |
| 1900 | 409 | 19.2% | |
| 1910 | 445 | 8.8% | |
| 1920 | 354 | −20.4% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 277 | −14.8% | |
| 1950 | 331 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 355 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 326 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 430 | 31.9% | |
| 1990 | 428 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 441 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 374 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 356 | −4.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 374 people living in Passadumkeag. There were 159 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 103 of these were families.
Most of the people in town (95.5%) were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races.
The average age in Passadumkeag was about 45 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females than males.
Town Government in 2022
In April 2022, the town's government faced a challenge. A key employee resigned, which meant the town didn't have a town clerk for two months. At that time, Passadumkeag also needed other important officials, like a code enforcement officer and a tax assessor.
Famous People from Passadumkeag
- Solomon Comstock was a US congressman for Minnesota from 1889 to 1891.
- Lawrence E. Lockman served as a state legislator in Maine.
See also
In Spanish: Passadumkeag para niños
