Smyrna, Maine facts for kids
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Smyrna, Maine
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Location of Smyrna, Maine
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Smyrna Center Smyrna Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.20 sq mi (91.17 km2) |
| • Land | 35.11 sq mi (90.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-69260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582727 |
Smyrna is a small town located in Aroostook County, in the state of Maine, United States. In 2020, about 439 people lived here, making it a quiet and friendly place.
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Geography of Smyrna
Smyrna is a town with a total area of about 35.20 square miles (91.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.11 square miles (90.93 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 184 | — | |
| 1850 | 172 | −6.5% | |
| 1860 | 165 | −4.1% | |
| 1870 | 159 | −3.6% | |
| 1880 | 237 | 49.1% | |
| 1890 | 303 | 27.8% | |
| 1900 | 411 | 35.6% | |
| 1910 | 411 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 460 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 442 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 409 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 349 | −14.7% | |
| 1960 | 331 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 318 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 354 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 378 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 415 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 442 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 439 | −0.7% | |
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The number of people living in Smyrna has changed over many years. The chart above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1840. In 2020, the population was 439 people.
Smyrna's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 442 people living in Smyrna. These people lived in 155 different homes, and 108 of these were families. The town had about 12.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Smyrna were White (98.2%). A small number were Native American (1.1%), Asian (0.2%), or from two or more races (0.5%). Very few people (0.2%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 36.1% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.7%) were married couples. The average home had 2.85 people, and the average family had 3.40 people.
The average age of people in Smyrna was 36.8 years old. About 29.2% of residents were under 18. About 10.4% were 65 or older. The town had almost an equal number of males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
The Amish Community in Smyrna
Smyrna is home to an Amish community. This community started in 1996 as part of the "Christian Communities" created by Elmo Stoll. Many of the first members had an Amish background.
After Elmo Stoll passed away in 1998, the "Christian Communities" began to change. The Smyrna group decided to connect with the Michigan Amish Churches of the Old Order Amish.
The Amish in Smyrna are known for being more welcoming to people from outside their community. They often hold their church services in English. They are connected with other Amish groups in Unity and Hodgdon, Maine.
Unlike most other Amish men, the men in Smyrna wear moustaches along with their long beards. This is a unique tradition from their "Christian Communities" history. In 2005, there were about 100 people in the Amish community here.
See also
In Spanish: Smyrna (Maine) para niños
