Thorndike, Maine facts for kids
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Thorndike, Maine
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Thorndike, ME as seen looking north on ME 220 towards ME 139.
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Location of Thorndike (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| 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
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| • Total | 774 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (11.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04986
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| 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:
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| 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% | |
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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
