Whitefield, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitefield, Maine
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporation | June 19, 1809 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.51 sq mi (123.05 km2) |
| • Land | 46.82 sq mi (121.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,408 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (19.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04353 (Whitefield)
04341 (Coopers Mills) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-85010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582811 |
Whitefield is a small town located in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 2,408 people lived there.
The town is named after George Whitefield, a famous British speaker who visited the American colonies. He inspired many people before Whitefield was settled in 1770. Most of the first settlers were Irish Catholics. They remembered George Whitefield when the town officially became a town in 1809.
More recently, Whitefield was the childhood home of Sean and Jamie Oshima. They are brothers who formed the folk-pop music group called Oshima Brothers.
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Where is Whitefield Located?
Whitefield is in the state of Maine. It is part of Lincoln County.
Land and Water Area
The town covers a total area of about 47.51 square miles (123.05 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 46.82 square miles (121.26 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Whitefield?
The number of people living in Whitefield has changed over time. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
- In 1810, there were 995 people.
- By 1950, the population had grown to 1,030.
- In 2020, the population was 2,408 people.
People and Households in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,300 people living in Whitefield. These people lived in 917 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 643 of these households were families.
Most people in Whitefield were White (97.8%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families in Whitefield
- About 30.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (55.9%) were married couples living together.
- About 9.4% of households had a female head of the house with no husband.
- About 4.8% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- About 22.4% of all households were single individuals living alone.
- About 8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 2.87 people. The average age of people in Whitefield was 44.1 years.
Amish Community in Whitefield
An Amish community began in Whitefield in 2017. It started with three families in March 2017. By August 2018, the community had grown to 13 families.
Famous People from Whitefield
- William Farley: He received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. This is a very brave award given for military actions.
- Sean and Jamie Oshima: These brothers are from the folk-pop music group Oshima Brothers.
See also
In Spanish: Whitefield (Maine) para niños
