Winn, Maine facts for kids
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Winn, Maine
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 Winn, Maine
Location in Maine
Winn, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.84 sq mi (113.55 km2) |
| • Land | 43.70 sq mi (113.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04495
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-86305 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582819 |
Winn is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It sits on the eastern side of the Penobscot River. The town was named after John M. Winn, who was an early owner of land there. In 2020, the town had a population of 399 people.
History of Winn
Winn has a brief but interesting history. A large company from Boston called Henry Poor & Son once owned a tannery in Winn. A tannery is a place where animal skins are turned into leather. Unfortunately, this tannery burned down in 1892. This event caused the company to go out of business.
Winn's Geography
Winn is located in the state of Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 43.84 square miles (113.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.70 square miles (113.18 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
Winn's Population Changes
The population of Winn has changed over many years. Here's how the number of people living in Winn has been recorded during different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 43 | — | |
| 1860 | 853 | — | |
| 1870 | 714 | −16.3% | |
| 1880 | 898 | 25.8% | |
| 1890 | 936 | 4.2% | |
| 1900 | 688 | −26.5% | |
| 1910 | 655 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 638 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 560 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 585 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −15.0% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 516 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 503 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 479 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 420 | −12.3% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 399 | −2.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 407 people living in Winn. These people lived in 175 different homes, and 122 of these were families. The town had about 9.3 people per square mile (3.6 people per square kilometer). There were 210 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Winn in 2010 were White, making up 98.3% of the population. A small number of people were African American (0.2%) or from two or more races (1.5%). Only 0.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.3% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (56.6%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.33 people, and the average family had about 2.67 people.
The average age of people in Winn in 2010 was 46.4 years old. About 19.4% of the residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 19.7% of the population. The town had slightly more males (50.6%) than females (49.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Winn (Maine) para niños
