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Thorndike, Maine
Thorndike, ME as seen looking north on ME 220 towards ME 139.
Thorndike, ME as seen looking north on ME 220 towards ME 139.
Location of Thorndike (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
Location of Thorndike (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
Country United States
State Maine
County Waldo
Area
 • Total 25.26 sq mi (65.42 km2)
 • Land 25.26 sq mi (65.42 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 774
 • Density 31/sq mi (11.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04986
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-76610
GNIS feature ID 0582764
Website Town of Thorndike

Thorndike is a small town located in Waldo County, Maine, United States. It was named after Israel Thorndike, who owned land in the area. In 2020, about 774 people lived there.

About Thorndike's Location

Thorndike covers an area of about 25.26 square miles (65.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A stream called Halfmoon Stream flows through the town.

The town is also crossed by two main roads: Maine State Route 220 and Maine State Route 139. These roads help people travel in and out of Thorndike.

Population Over Time

The population of Thorndike has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk since 1820:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1820 543
1830 652 20.1%
1840 897 37.6%
1850 1,029 14.7%
1860 958 −6.9%
1870 730 −23.8%
1880 713 −2.3%
1890 589 −17.4%
1900 497 −15.6%
1910 525 5.6%
1920 429 −18.3%
1930 454 5.8%
1940 478 5.3%
1950 534 11.7%
1960 457 −14.4%
1970 439 −3.9%
1980 603 37.4%
1990 702 16.4%
2000 712 1.4%
2010 890 25.0%
2020 774 −13.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

People Living in Thorndike

Based on the census from 2010, there were 890 people living in Thorndike. These people lived in 330 different homes, and 232 of these were families.

The town had about 35 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Thorndike were White (97.5%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.

The average age of people in Thorndike was 38 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 12.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even split between males (51.6%) and females (48.4%).

See also

In Spanish: Thorndike (Maine) para niños

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