Richmond (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Richmond, Maine
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 Richmond (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) |
| • Land | 7.13 sq mi (18.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 37 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,810 |
| • Density | 253.93/sq mi (98.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04357
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-62610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0574174 |
Richmond is a special area in the state of Maine, United States. It is located in Sagadahoc County, Maine. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government defines just for counting people and collecting information.
In 2020, about 1,810 people lived in Richmond. It is also part of a larger area that includes the cities of Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford. This bigger area is known as a Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Richmond Located?
Richmond is found at specific coordinates: 44.1055817 degrees North and 69.8118560 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Richmond is about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Richmond?
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| 2020 | 1,810 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,864 people living in Richmond. These people lived in 759 different homes. Out of these homes, 494 were families.
The population density was about 262.7 people for every square mile. This tells us how crowded or spread out the people are in the area. Most people in Richmond (about 97.80%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Homes and Families
Many homes in Richmond had children under 18 living there, about 35.3% of them. Almost half of the homes (47.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes (13.3%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
About 28.7% of all homes were made up of single individuals. Around 10.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.43 people in each home and 3.00 people in each family.
Age Groups in Richmond
The people in Richmond are spread across different age groups. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 6.3% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 29.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.8% of the population. Finally, 11.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Richmond was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Richmond was $33,750 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $45,114 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $30,362, compared to $26,161 for women.
The per capita income (income per person) for Richmond was $15,867. About 16.1% of all people and 18.1% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 24.3% of those under 18 and 3.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Richmond (condado de Sagadahoc) para niños
