Smithfield, Maine facts for kids
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Smithfield, Maine
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Smithfield, Maine Aerial View
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 Smithfield, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.76 sq mi (64.13 km2) |
| • Land | 19.90 sq mi (51.54 km2) |
| • Water | 4.86 sq mi (12.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 925 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (17.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04978
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-69155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582726 |
Smithfield is a town located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 925 people lived here.
Smithfield became an official town on February 29, 1840. This is special because it's the only town in Maine that was made official on a Leap Day! The town got its name from an early settler, Reverend Henry Smith.
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Geography of Smithfield
Smithfield covers a total area of about 24.76 square miles (64.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 19.90 square miles (51.54 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.86 square miles (12.59 square kilometers), is water.
People of Smithfield
The number of people living in Smithfield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 789 | — | |
| 1850 | 873 | 10.6% | |
| 1860 | 793 | −9.2% | |
| 1870 | 704 | −11.2% | |
| 1880 | 564 | −19.9% | |
| 1890 | 479 | −15.1% | |
| 1900 | 449 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 427 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 390 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 374 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 353 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 382 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 527 | 38.0% | |
| 1980 | 748 | 41.9% | |
| 1990 | 865 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 930 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,033 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 925 | −10.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,033 people living in Smithfield. These people lived in 451 households. Most residents were White (97.6%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Smithfield was about 49.2 years old.
- About 18% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 3.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 39.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.9% were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%).
Famous People from Smithfield
- C. J. Stevens: An author who wrote more than thirty books on many different topics.
See also
In Spanish: Smithfield (Maine) para niños
