Upton, Maine facts for kids
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Upton, Maine
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 Upton, Maine
Location in Maine
Upton, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.83 sq mi (108.34 km2) |
| • Land | 39.51 sq mi (102.33 km2) |
| • Water | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04261
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-78465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582775 |
Upton is a small town located in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is a quiet place with a small population. In 2020, about 69 people lived there.
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Where Is Upton Located?
Upton is in the state of Maine, which is in the northeastern part of the United States. The town covers a total area of about 41.83 square miles (108.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 39.51 square miles (102.33 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.32 square miles (6.01 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Upton?
The number of people living in Upton has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1860 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 219 | — | |
| 1870 | 187 | −14.6% | |
| 1880 | 245 | 31.0% | |
| 1890 | 232 | −5.3% | |
| 1900 | 242 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 306 | 26.4% | |
| 1920 | 123 | −59.8% | |
| 1930 | 166 | 35.0% | |
| 1940 | 174 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 105 | −39.7% | |
| 1960 | 35 | −66.7% | |
| 1970 | 54 | 54.3% | |
| 1980 | 65 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 70 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 62 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 113 | 82.3% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −38.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 113 people living in Upton. These people lived in 61 different homes. About half of these homes (30) were families. The town had about 2.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Upton were White (98.2%). A small number (1.8%) were Native American.
Who Lives in Upton?
In 2010, about 13% of homes had children under 18. Nearly half of the homes (45.9%) were married couples. Some homes (about 36%) had only one person living there. About 18% of homes had one person aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Upton was 57.1 years old.
- About 10.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 1.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 9.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 48.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 29.2% were 65 or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (53.1%) were male. The rest (46.9%) were female.
See also
In Spanish: Upton (Maine) para niños
