Masardis, Maine facts for kids
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Masardis, Maine
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Location of Masardis, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.92 sq mi (103.39 km2) |
| • Land | 38.73 sq mi (100.31 km2) |
| • Water | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04759
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-43990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582583 |
Masardis is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.92 square miles (103.39 km2), of which 38.73 square miles (100.31 km2) is land and 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2) is water.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Masardis has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 140 | — | |
| 1860 | 190 | — | |
| 1870 | 169 | −11.1% | |
| 1880 | 212 | 25.4% | |
| 1890 | 250 | 17.9% | |
| 1900 | 438 | 75.2% | |
| 1910 | 650 | 48.4% | |
| 1920 | 690 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 584 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 601 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 523 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 408 | −22.0% | |
| 1970 | 317 | −22.3% | |
| 1980 | 328 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 305 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 255 | −16.4% | |
| 2010 | 249 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −18.1% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 249 people, 107 households, and 69 families living in the town. The population density was 6.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 166 housing units at an average density of 4.3 per square mile (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.2% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Of the 107 households 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.9% of households were one person and 13% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the town was 46.9 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 57.0% male and 43.0% female.
Notable people
- Ormandel Smith (1842–1915), Secretary of State and Maine State Treasurer
See also
In Spanish: Masardis para niños
