Perry, Maine facts for kids
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Perry, Maine
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"Halfway Between the Equator and the North Pole"
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 Perry, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.06 sq mi (108.93 km2) |
| • Land | 29.27 sq mi (75.81 km2) |
| • Water | 12.79 sq mi (33.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 802 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04667
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-58165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582672 |
| Website | Town of Perry, Maine |
Perry is a small town in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is located right on the Canada–United States border. In 2020, about 802 people lived in Perry.
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History of Perry
Perry was first settled in 1758 by a person named John Frost. He built a trading post next to the St. Croix River. The town is on Passamaquoddy Bay. It officially became a town on February 12, 1818.
Perry was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was a hero in the War of 1812. A part of Perry is also home to the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation.
A church in Perry inspired the name of a famous webcomic called Perry Bible Fellowship.
Geography and Climate
Perry is located next to Passamaquoddy Bay. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 42.06 square miles (108.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and some is water. The St. Croix River flows through Perry.
What is Perry's Climate Like?
Perry has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm or hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 407 | — | |
| 1830 | 735 | 80.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,008 | 37.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,324 | 31.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,195 | −9.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,149 | −3.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,047 | −8.9% | |
| 1890 | 945 | −9.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,245 | 31.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,153 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,046 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 992 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 713 | −28.1% | |
| 1950 | 613 | −14.0% | |
| 1960 | 564 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 878 | 55.7% | |
| 1980 | 737 | −16.1% | |
| 1990 | 758 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 847 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 889 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 802 | −9.8% | |
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Perry's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 889 people living in Perry. They lived in 362 households, and 253 of these were families. The town had about 30.4 people per square mile. There were 551 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Perry were White (85.5%). About 10.5% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.1% of households had children under 18. Many households (57.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
The average age in Perry was 44 years old. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. And 13.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52%) than males (48%) in the town.
Notable People from Perry
- Emma Nutt: She was the world's first female Telephone Operator.
- Kevin Raye: He served as the president of the Maine State Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Maine) para niños
