Waltham, Maine facts for kids
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Waltham, Maine
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 Waltham, Maine
Location in Maine
Waltham, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.89 sq mi (85.18 km2) |
| • Land | 29.67 sq mi (76.84 km2) |
| • Water | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04605
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-80040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582789 |
Waltham is a small town located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. In 2020, the town had a population of 332 people.
Geography of Waltham
Waltham covers an area of about 32.89 square miles (85.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 29.67 square miles (76.84 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.22 square miles (8.34 square kilometers), is water. This includes parts of Graham Lake, as seen in the image.
Waltham's Population History
The population of Waltham has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town since 1840:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 231 | — | |
| 1850 | 304 | 31.6% | |
| 1860 | 374 | 23.0% | |
| 1870 | 366 | −2.1% | |
| 1880 | 296 | −19.1% | |
| 1890 | 242 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 192 | −20.7% | |
| 1910 | 182 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 154 | −15.4% | |
| 1930 | 135 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 157 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 154 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 153 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 167 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 186 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 276 | 48.4% | |
| 2000 | 306 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 353 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 332 | −5.9% | |
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Waltham's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 353 people lived in Waltham. There were 150 households, which are groups of people living together. About 103 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Waltham in 2010 were White (99.7%). A very small number (0.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Waltham in 2010 was 47.2 years old. About 15.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 15.3% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Waltham (Maine) para niños
