Square Lake, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Square Lake, Maine
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Location of Square Lake, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 414.4 sq mi (1,073.3 km2) |
| • Land | 382.8 sq mi (991.5 km2) |
| • Water | 31.6 sq mi (81.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 706 |
| • Density | 1.7037/sq mi (0.6578/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04779 (Sinclair)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-73472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582742 |
Square Lake is a special kind of area in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's managed by the county or state. In 2020, about 706 people lived there.
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What is Square Lake Like?
Square Lake is a large area in northern Maine. It covers about 414 square miles (1,073 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good part of it, about 31.6 square miles (81.8 square kilometers), is water.
Lakes and Waterways
As its name suggests, Square Lake is home to several beautiful lakes. The most famous one is Square Lake itself. Other important lakes in the area include Eagle Lake, Cross Lake, and Mud Lake. These lakes are great for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.
How the Land is Divided
The unorganized territory of Square Lake is made up of ten different sections called "townships." There's also one township that is shared with another nearby unorganized territory called Northwest Aroostook.
Who Lives in Square Lake?
The number of people living in Square Lake has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 604 | — | |
| 1990 | 564 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 615 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 594 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 706 | 18.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 615 people living in Square Lake. The area was not very crowded, with only about 1.6 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 277 households in Square Lake. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (62.5%) were married couples. About 19.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.22 people.
Age Groups in Square Lake
The people living in Square Lake in 2000 were of various ages.
- About 17.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 40% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Square Lake was 50 years. This means it was a community with many adults and older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Square Lake (Maine) para niños
