Somerville, Maine facts for kids
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Somerville, Maine
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporation | March 25, 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.81 sq mi (59.08 km2) |
| • Land | 21.93 sq mi (56.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 600 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04348
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-69645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582729 |
Somerville is a small town located in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 600 people lived there. Somerville is located about 15 miles east of Augusta, which is the capital city of Maine.
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Geography of Somerville
Somerville covers a total area of about 22.81 square miles (59.08 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.93 square miles (56.80 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers), is water.
Population History
Somerville's population has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 606 | — | |
| 1870 | 505 | −16.7% | |
| 1880 | 539 | 6.7% | |
| 1890 | 453 | −16.0% | |
| 1900 | 374 | −17.4% | |
| 1910 | 291 | −22.2% | |
| 1920 | 256 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 229 | −10.5% | |
| 1940 | 266 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 227 | −14.7% | |
| 1960 | 254 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 215 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 377 | 75.3% | |
| 1990 | 458 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 509 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 548 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 600 | 9.5% | |
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Somerville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 548 people lived in Somerville. There were 225 households and 153 families. The town had about 25 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Somerville were White (94.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.84 people.
The average age of people in Somerville was 44 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.9% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
Notable People from Somerville
Somerville has been home to some interesting people:
- Chris Johnson was a state legislator. This means he helped make laws for the state of Maine.
- Mary Winchenbach became known from the TruTV show ‘Tirdy Works’.
See also
In Spanish: Somerville (Maine) para niños
