Magalloway, Maine | |
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Township | |
.jpg) Sturtevant Pond in Magalloway | |
  Magalloway  Magalloway | |
| Coordinates:44°51′42″N70°58′10″W / 44.86167°N 70.96944°W /44.86167; -70.96944 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
• Total | 54.2 sq mi (140.3 km2) |
| • Land | 48.4 sq mi (125.3 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45 |
| • Density | 0.83/sq mi (0.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 03579 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-42835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0579017 |
Magalloway is a township inOxford County,Maine, United States. It has been part ofNorth Oxfordunorganized territory since it de-organized as aplantation in 2021.[1][2] The population was 45 at the2020 census.[3] Part of theUmbagog National Wildlife Refuge is located at its southwestern corner.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.2 square miles (140 km2), of which 48.4 square miles (125 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (10.67%) is water. The township is located along theNew Hampshire border, in Maine'swestern mountain region. Various bodies of water are located in the township, including Sturtevant Pond, a segment of theMagalloway River, and a portion ofUmbagog Lake.[4]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 45 | — | |
| 1890 | 79 | 75.6% | |
| 1900 | 77 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 97 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 86 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 83 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 84 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 50 | −39.8% | |
| 1970 | 75 | 50.0% | |
| 1980 | 79 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 37 | −17.8% | |
| 2010 | 46 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
As of thecensus[6] of 2000, there were 37 people, 15 households, and 12 families residing in the plantation. The population density was 0.8 inhabitants per square mile (0.31/km2). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 2.2 per square mile (0.85/km2). The racial makeup of the plantation was 100.00%White.
There were 15 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% weremarried couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the plantation the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 5.4% from 25 to 44, 40.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the plantation was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $0 versus $25,833 for females. Theper capita income for the plantation was $16,546. None of the population and none of the families were below thepoverty line.
Places adjacent to Magalloway, Maine | |
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Municipalities and communities ofOxford County, Maine,United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
