Perham, Maine facts for kids
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Perham, Maine
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Location of Perham, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.64 sq mi (94.90 km2) |
| • Land | 36.53 sq mi (94.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04766
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-58060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582670 |
Perham is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 371 people lived there. The town got its name from Sidney Perham, who was the 33rd governor of Maine.
About Perham's Location
Perham is a town in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 36.64 square miles (94.90 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Perham?
The number of people living in Perham has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 79 | — | |
| 1880 | 346 | 338.0% | |
| 1890 | 438 | 26.6% | |
| 1900 | 580 | 32.4% | |
| 1910 | 785 | 35.3% | |
| 1920 | 659 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 691 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 680 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 572 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 512 | −10.5% | |
| 1970 | 436 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 437 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 395 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 434 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 386 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 371 | −3.9% | |
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Perham's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 386 people living in Perham. These people lived in 151 different homes, and 105 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Perham in 2010 were White (97.4%). A smaller number were Native American (2.3%), and a very small number were from two or more different backgrounds (0.3%).
About 27.8% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes (59.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (3.3%) or a father (6.6%).
The average age of people in Perham in 2010 was about 45 years old.
- About 20.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the population (51.0%) were male, and 49.0% were female.
