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Springfield, Maine
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 Springfield, Maine
Location in Maine
Springfield, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.53 sq mi (99.79 km2) |
| • Land | 38.48 sq mi (99.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04487
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-73250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582741 |
Springfield is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census.
History
The Gothic Revival-style Springfield Congregational Church (1852) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.53 square miles (99.79 km2), of which 38.48 square miles (99.66 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springfield has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 546 | — | |
| 1850 | 583 | 6.8% | |
| 1860 | 854 | 46.5% | |
| 1870 | 879 | 2.9% | |
| 1880 | 878 | −0.1% | |
| 1890 | 677 | −22.9% | |
| 1900 | 532 | −21.4% | |
| 1910 | 459 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 497 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 451 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 442 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 414 | −6.3% | |
| 1960 | 426 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 336 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 443 | 31.8% | |
| 1990 | 406 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 379 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 409 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −28.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 409 people, 171 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was 10.6 inhabitants per square mile (4.1/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 7.3 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 171 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
Notable people
- In May 2022, Christopher Pohlhaus, leader of the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, bought 10.6 acres of land in Springfield to build an encampment where members could live and train. In October 2023, Pohlhaus sold the property, citing local pressure.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (Maine) para niños
