Washburn, Maine facts for kids
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Washburn, Maine
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Welcome to Washburn
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Location of Washburn, Maine
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Washburn Bugbee Crouseville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.94 sq mi (90.49 km2) |
| • Land | 34.24 sq mi (88.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,527 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04786
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-80285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582791 |
Washburn is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated on February 25, 1861, and named after Israel Washburn, the governor of Maine at the time. The population was 1,527 at the 2020 census. Benjamin C. Wilder House, which was built in 1852, is located on Main Street in Washburn and predates the town's incorporation by nine years.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.94 square miles (90.49 km2), of which 34.24 square miles (88.68 km2) is land and 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 318 | — | |
| 1870 | 449 | 41.2% | |
| 1880 | 809 | 80.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,097 | 35.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,225 | 11.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,582 | 29.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,870 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,974 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,805 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,913 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,083 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,914 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,028 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,880 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,627 | −13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,687 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,527 | −9.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,687 people, 699 households, and 483 families living in the town. The population density was 49.3 inhabitants per square mile (19.0/km2). There were 768 housing units at an average density of 22.4 per square mile (8.6/km2). The town's racial makeup was 96.7% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 699 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the town was 44.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Notable people
- James Chico Hernandez, wrestler, Maine Sports Hall of Fame member
- Richard C. Thomas, Secretary of State of Vermont
Education
MSAD 45 consists of two public schools; David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School (K–8), which is named after long time former Superintendent of Schools David J Lyon, and Washburn District High School (9–12). Most students reside in Washburn, but some come from Wade and Perham.
See also
In Spanish: Washburn (Maine) para niños
