Winterport (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Winterport, Maine
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Location of Winterport (in red) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.55 sq mi (16.96 km2) |
| • Land | 5.80 sq mi (15.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,355 |
| • Density | 233.78/sq mi (90.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04496
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377969 |
Winterport is a small community in Waldo County, Maine, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,355 people lived here. Winterport is part of the larger town of Winterport, Maine.
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Where is Winterport Located?
Winterport is found in the northeastern part of Waldo County. It sits right along the Penobscot River. Across the river is Hancock County.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 6.6 square miles (17.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.8 square miles (15.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.8 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), is water.
Nearby Towns and Features
Winterport is in the southeastern corner of its larger town. It shares borders with Frankfort to the south and Bucksport to the east. In the center of Winterport, you'll find important places like Wagner Middle School and Abbott Park. The town offices are also located here. U.S. Route 1 is the main road that runs through Winterport.
Winterport Historic District
A special part of Winterport's town center is called the Winterport Historic District. This area is important because it has many old buildings and places that tell a story about the past. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's recognized for its historical value.
Who Lives in Winterport?
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| 2020 | 1,355 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,307 people living in Winterport. They lived in 547 households, with 383 of these being families. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,355 people.
Community Makeup
Most people living in Winterport are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 0.46% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 30.5% of households in 2000 had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.0%) were married couples. About 23.0% of households were single individuals. A small number (7.7%) had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Winterport includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Winterport (condado de Waldo) para niños
