Wade, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wade, Maine
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Location of Wade, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Village | North Wade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.37 sq mi (94.20 km2) |
| • Land | 36.11 sq mi (93.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04786
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-79270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582783 |
Wade is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 229 people. It is a quiet community in the northern part of Maine.
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Learning in Wade
Wade is part of a school district called Maine School Administrative District 45. This district also includes the nearby towns of Washburn and Perham. Students from these towns attend schools together.
What's in a Name?
The name "Wade" has a bit of a mystery around it. No one is quite sure how the town got its current name. Before it was called Wade, the community was known as "Dunntown."
Where is Wade Located?
Wade is in a beautiful part of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 36.37 square miles (94.20 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 36.11 square miles (93.52 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers), is water.
People of Wade
The number of people living in Wade has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 76 | — | |
| 1880 | 131 | 72.4% | |
| 1890 | 158 | 20.6% | |
| 1900 | 271 | 71.5% | |
| 1910 | 318 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 385 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 384 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 335 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 343 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −35.9% | |
| 1970 | 255 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 285 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 250 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 283 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 229 | −19.1% | |
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Wade's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 283 people living in Wade. These people made up 112 households, with 76 of those being families.
Most of the people in Wade in 2010 were White, making up about 97.9% of the population. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (60.7%) were married couples living together. About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.53 people.
See also
In Spanish: Wade (Maine) para niños
