West Forks, Maine facts for kids
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West Forks, Maine
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Plantation
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 West Forks, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.4 sq mi (128.0 km2) |
| • Land | 48.9 sq mi (126.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 1.174/sq mi (0.453/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04985
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-82840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582805 |
West Forks is a small community in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is known as a plantation, which is a type of town in Maine with a simpler local government. In 2020, about 58 people lived there.
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Where is West Forks Located?
West Forks is in the state of Maine, in the northeastern part of the United States. It covers an area of about 49.4 square miles (128 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The community is located northwest of another place called The Forks.
How Many People Live in West Forks?
The number of people living in West Forks has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 73 | — | |
| 1880 | 95 | 30.1% | |
| 1890 | 146 | 53.7% | |
| 1900 | 160 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 138 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 120 | −13.0% | |
| 1930 | 119 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 117 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 108 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 74 | −20.4% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 47 | −25.4% | |
| 2010 | 60 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −3.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 47 people living in West Forks. These people lived in 23 homes, and 10 of these were families. Everyone living there was White.
Most homes had one person, and some had married couples. A few homes had children under 18. The average number of people in each home was about two.
The people in West Forks were of different ages. About 6.4% were under 18. The largest group, 38.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 49 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Forks was $39,167 per year. For families, the average income was $61,250. The average income for each person was $20,042. At that time, no families or children were living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: West Forks para niños
