Whiting, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whiting, Maine
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The Union Meeting Hall
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 Whiting, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.07 sq mi (134.86 km2) |
| • Land | 46.74 sq mi (121.06 km2) |
| • Water | 5.33 sq mi (13.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 482 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (4.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04691
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-85185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582812 |
Whiting is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It was named after Tate Whiting, who was one of the first people to settle there. In 2020, about 482 people lived in Whiting. The town was once known by a different name: Orangetown.
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Where is Whiting Located?
Whiting covers a total area of about 52 square miles (135 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47 square miles (121 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5 square miles (14 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Whiting?
The number of people living in Whiting has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 309 | — | |
| 1840 | 462 | 49.5% | |
| 1850 | 470 | 1.7% | |
| 1860 | 479 | 1.9% | |
| 1870 | 414 | −13.6% | |
| 1880 | 425 | 2.7% | |
| 1890 | 393 | −7.5% | |
| 1900 | 399 | 1.5% | |
| 1910 | 368 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 374 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 327 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 358 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 269 | −20.6% | |
| 1980 | 335 | 24.5% | |
| 1990 | 407 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 430 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 487 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 482 | −1.0% | |
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A Look at Whiting's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 487 people living in Whiting. These people lived in 206 homes, and 145 of these were families. The town had about 10 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Whiting were White (93.6%). A smaller number were Native American (1.2%) or Asian (2.3%). Some people were from two or more races (1.8%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (27.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.2%) were married couples. About 24.3% of all homes had just one person living in them. Around 8.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average home had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.78 people.
The average age of people in Whiting was 48 years old. About 21.1% of residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
What Businesses are in Whiting?
Whiting has a few small businesses that serve the community. These include a local village store where people can buy everyday items. There is also a doctor's office in town. Other small businesses include contractors, like a plumber and a forester, who help with various jobs.
