Hodgdon, Maine facts for kids
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Hodgdon, Maine
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Location of Hodgdon, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Hodgdon Mills Hodgdon Corners East Hodgdon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.97 sq mi (103.52 km2) |
| • Land | 39.82 sq mi (103.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 859.58 ft (262 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,290 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04730
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-33385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582521 |
Hodgdon is a rural town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The town borders the province of New Brunswick, Canada to the east and Houlton to the north. Hodgdon's population was 1,290 at the 2020 census.
History
Hodgdon was incorporated in 1821. It was named for John Hodgdon, an early proprietor originally from Weare, New Hampshire. The town was mainly settled by Scotch-Irish immigrants from Northern Ireland. Hodgdon is located on the Canadian border in Southern Aroostook County. A substantial portion of the Lt. Gordon Manuel Wildlife Management Area, on the South Branch Meduxnekeag River, lies in the southwestern portion of the town in the Hodgdon Mills Village.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.97 square miles (103.52 km2), of which 39.82 square miles (103.13 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 665 | — | |
| 1850 | 862 | 29.6% | |
| 1860 | 963 | 11.7% | |
| 1870 | 989 | 2.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,089 | 10.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,113 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,130 | 1.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,153 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,070 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,054 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,076 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,162 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 926 | −20.3% | |
| 1970 | 933 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,084 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,257 | 16.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,240 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,309 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,290 | −1.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,309 people, 515 households, and 372 families living in the town. The population density was 32.9 inhabitants per square mile (12.7/km2). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 515 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the town was 43.9 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,368, and the average household income was $70,020.
Education
Hodgdon is part of the Maine School Administrative District #70, which also includes the nearby towns of Amity, Haynesville, Linneus, Ludlow and New Limerick. Hodgdon Middle/High School, a project during the Great Depression, was built in 1938 and newly renovated in 2016.
Hodgdon High School's teams are known as the "Hodgdon Hawks" in sporting events and are a member of the Maine Principals' Association. Hodgdon High School competes in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, and Track and Field. The school has won five basketball state championships (1979, 1980, 1995, 1996, 2014). Hodgdon High School shares local rivalries with Houlton Jr/Sr High School, Greater Houlton Christian Academy & Southern Aroostook Community School.
Notable people
- Ira G. Hersey, US congressman (1917–1929)
- Roger Sherman, politician
- George Otis Smith, geologist
- Tracy Quint, politician
See also
In Spanish: Hodgdon (Maine) para niños
