Willimantic, Maine facts for kids
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Willimantic, Maine
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.91 sq mi (124.09 km2) |
| • Land | 43.18 sq mi (111.84 km2) |
| • Water | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 3/sq mi (1.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04443
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-85710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582815 |
Willimantic is a small town located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 134 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.
Town Name History
Willimantic was not always called by its current name. It was first known as Howard. In 1879, a company called the Willimantic Linen Company built a factory there. This factory made wooden spools for thread. Because of this, the town's name was changed in 1881 to Willimantic. It was named after a town in Connecticut called Willimantic, Connecticut.
The name Willimantic comes from an Algonquian language. This was the language spoken by Native American tribes in the area. The exact meaning of the name is not fully known. Some people think it means "land of the swift running water." Others believe it means "place near the evergreen swamp."
Town Geography
Willimantic is located in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 47.91 square miles. Most of this area, about 43.18 square miles, is land. The rest, about 4.73 square miles, is covered by water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 267 | — | |
| 1890 | 446 | — | |
| 1900 | 419 | −6.1% | |
| 1910 | 271 | −35.3% | |
| 1920 | 196 | −27.7% | |
| 1930 | 173 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 188 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −27.5% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 164 | 30.2% | |
| 1990 | 170 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 135 | −20.6% | |
| 2010 | 150 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 134 | −10.7% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 150 people living in Willimantic. These people lived in 69 different homes. About 43 of these homes were families.
The town had many housing units, about 298 in total. Most of the people living in Willimantic were White.
About 16% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes, about 55%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 29% of all homes had only one person living there. Around 10% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Willimantic was 52 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18. About 23% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost equal.
See also
- In Spanish: Willimantic (Maine) para niños
