Roque Bluffs, Maine facts for kids
Roque Bluffs is a small and charming town located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 296 people lived here. It's especially known for being home to the beautiful Roque Bluffs State Park, a great place to explore nature!
Quick facts for kids
Roque Bluffs, Maine
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 Roque Bluffs, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.53 sq mi (50.58 km2) |
| • Land | 10.39 sq mi (26.91 km2) |
| • Water | 9.14 sq mi (23.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04654
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-63940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582701 |
Geography of Roque Bluffs
Roque Bluffs covers a total area of about 19.5 square miles (50.5 square kilometers). A little more than half of this area is land, while the rest is water. This means the town has both dry land and water bodies like rivers or parts of the ocean.
Population History of Roque Bluffs
The number of people living in Roque Bluffs has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 168 | — | |
| 1910 | 105 | −37.5% | |
| 1920 | 98 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 108 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 120 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 80 | −33.3% | |
| 1960 | 152 | 90.0% | |
| 1970 | 153 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 244 | 59.5% | |
| 1990 | 234 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 264 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 303 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −2.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 303 people living in Roque Bluffs. These people lived in 139 different homes. Most of the people living in the town were White (98.3%). A small number were African American or Native American.
Many homes (58.3%) were made up of married couples living together. About 20.9% of homes had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Roque Bluffs was about 51.7 years old. This means it's a town with many adults and older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Roque Bluffs para niños
