Moose River, Maine
| Moose River, Maine | |
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 Moose River, Maine
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| Coordinates: 45°41′21″N 70°13′53″W / 45.68917°N 70.23139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.55 sq mi (105.02 km2) |
| • Land | 40.07 sq mi (103.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 218 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 218 |
| • Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04945 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-47140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582606 |
Moose River is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 218 at the 2010 census. It was first settled by Capt. Samuel Holden who in 1820 opened an inn as a stop for cattle drivers en route from Boston to Quebec.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.55 square miles (105.02 km2), of which, 40.07 square miles (103.78 km2) of it is land and 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 218 people, 95 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 3.9 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 1.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 95 households of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the town was 45.6 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 219 people, 81 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km²). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 3.0 per square mile (1.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.35% White, 0.46% African American, and 3.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.
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