West Forks, Maine

Infobox Settlement
official_name = West Forks, Maine
settlement_type = Plantation
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of Maine
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Maine
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Somerset
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area_total_km2 = 128.0
area_land_km2 = 126.6
area_water_km2 = 1.4
area_total_sq_mi = 49.4
area_land_sq_mi = 48.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.5

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 47
population_density_km2 = 0.4
population_density_sq_mi = 1.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 385
elevation_ft = 1263
latd = 45 |latm = 23 |lats = 2 |latNS = N
longd = 70 |longm = 0 |longs = 29 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 04985
area_code = 207
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blank_info = 23-82840
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West Forks is a plantation in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 47 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 49.4 square miles (128.0 km²), of which, 48.9 square miles (126.6 km²) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.4 km²) of it (1.11%) is water.

Entertainment

Known to white water enthusiasts, hunters, and snowmobilers the Forks area in Maine is an awesome place to visit. Make sure to visit the Marshall Inn, Three Rivers, Northern Outdoors, Inn by the river, and Appletons. Tell them Raul sent you. Also, make sure you hike to nearby Moxie Falls, canoe on Indian Pond, and drive further up rte 201 to see Jackman. All worth the trip.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 47 people, 23 households, and 10 families residing in the plantation. The population density was 1.0 people per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km²). The racial makeup of the plantation was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households out of which 8.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, and 52.2% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the plantation the population was spread out with 6.4% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 38.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 176.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 175.0 males.

The median income for a household in the plantation was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $20,042. There were no families and 4.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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