Whitney, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitney, Maine
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 Whitney, Maine
Location in Maine
Whitney, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km2) |
| • Land | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km2) |
| • Water | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 0.331/sq mi (0.128/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04487 (Springfield)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-85230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582813 |
Whitney is a very small place in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is known as an "unorganized territory." This means it does not have its own local government, like a town or city does. Instead, the county or state helps manage things there. In 2020, only 6 people lived in Whitney. This area is also called Township 5 Range 1 of the North of Bingham's Penobscot Purchase, or sometimes Pukakon Township.
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Understanding Whitney's Location
Whitney is located in the state of Maine, which is in the northeastern part of the United States. It's part of Penobscot County.
How Big is Whitney?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Whitney covers a total area of about 46.9 square kilometers (or 18.1 square miles). A large part of this area is water.
Land and Water Areas
About 28.3 square kilometers (10.9 square miles) of Whitney is land. The remaining 18.6 square kilometers (7.2 square miles) is water. This means nearly 40% of Whitney is covered by water!
Lakes and Rivers
Many lakes are found in Whitney. These lakes are at the start of the West Branch of the St. Croix River. Important lakes in the area include Scraggly Lake and Junior Lake.
People Living in Whitney
The number of people living in Whitney is very small. It has changed only a little over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, the population of Whitney was 5 people. By the 2020 Census, the population had grown slightly to 6 people. This shows that Whitney remains a very sparsely populated area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 6 | 20.0% | |
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