The Forks, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Forks, Maine
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 The Forks, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.5 sq mi (107.4 km2) |
| • Land | 39.6 sq mi (102.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
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| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 0.9/sq mi (0.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-76190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582762 |
The Forks is a small community in Somerset County, Maine, United States. In Maine, a "plantation" is a type of town with fewer people. It is a way for small groups of homes to organize their local government. According to the 2020 United States census, 48 people lived there.
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Exploring The Forks' Location
The Forks is a special place because of where it is located. It covers about 41.5 square miles (107.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers) is water.
Rivers and Trails in The Forks
Two important rivers meet in The Forks: the Dead River and the Kennebec River. This meeting point gives the area its name, "The Forks."
The famous Appalachian Trail also goes through the southern part of The Forks. This long hiking trail stretches from Georgia to Maine. Hikers often pass through this area on their journey.
Understanding The Forks' Population
The number of people living in The Forks has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 157 | — | |
| 1910 | 169 | 7.6% | |
| 1920 | 153 | −9.5% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 123 | −14.6% | |
| 1950 | 45 | −63.4% | |
| 1960 | 53 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 45 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 72 | 60.0% | |
| 1990 | 30 | −58.3% | |
| 2000 | 35 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 37 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 48 | 29.7% | |
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People and Homes in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 35 people living in The Forks. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The community was made up of 100% White residents.
About 23.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (52.9%) were married couples. A few homes (11.8%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 29.4% of the homes were not families.
The average home had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.3 people.
Age Groups in The Forks
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 17.1% were under 18 years old.
- 2.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 51.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living in The Forks was 50 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 123 males.
