Pittsfield (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Pittsfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Pittsfield in Somerset County, Maine, United States. A census-designated place is like a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population information. It's not an official town or city, but it helps us understand where people live. In 2020, about 2,822 people lived in this CDP.
Quick facts for kids
Pittsfield, Maine
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 Pittsfield (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.61 sq mi (24.88 km2) |
| • Land | 9.40 sq mi (24.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,822 |
| • Density | 300.28/sq mi (115.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04967
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-58970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0573464 |
Where is Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is located in the state of Maine. Its exact location is 44°46′54″N 69°23′3″W / 44.78167°N 69.38417°W.
The total area of the CDP is about 9.6 square miles (24.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.4 square miles (24.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Pittsfield?
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| 2020 | 2,822 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,217 people living in Pittsfield. These people lived in 1,235 homes, and 864 of these were families. The population density was about 343.8 people per square mile.
Most people in Pittsfield were White (95.68%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American (0.93%), Native American (0.37%), and Asian (1.37%) residents. About 1.43% of the people were from two or more races. A small number (0.59%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (38.1%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51.7%) were married couples. Some homes (14.4%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 25% of all homes were individuals living alone.
The people in Pittsfield were of different ages. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. About 8.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years.
