Brooks
Town in Waldo County, Maine
Brooks is a town in Waldo County, Maine, with 1,010 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Knox, 4.9 miles W.
- 1,010residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 24.7 sq miland area · 63.9 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 04921ZIP code
About Brooks
Brooks is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,010 at the 2020 census.
The town was incorporated on December 10, 1816, and was named after John Brooks, the Federalist candidate for Governor of Massachusetts in 1815–1816, when the town incorporated. The town of Dexter, which incorporated the same year, was named after the opposing candidate Samuel Dexter. It was during Gov. Brooks' administration that Maine ceased to be a territory of Massachusetts and became a state.
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Living in Brooks
- Median household income
- $59,130
- Median home value
- $196,700
- Median rent
- $1,116/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Brooks had 1,010 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brooks at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,010 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.67 sq mi (63.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5376° N, 69.1218° W |
| ZIP code | 04921 |
| Official website | brooks.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302707870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brooks
- Knox4.9 mi W
- Waldo5.1 mi S
- Monroe5.2 mi NE
- Jackson5.5 mi N
- Swanville5.6 mi E
- Thorndike6.9 mi NW
- Morrill7.9 mi S
- Belfast9.0 mi SE
- Belmont10.3 mi S
- Frankfort10.4 mi NE
- Searsport10.6 mi SE
- Montville11.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Brooks
What county is Brooks in?
Brooks is in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of Brooks, ME?
1,010 people lived in Brooks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brooks, ME?
The ZIP code of Brooks is 04921.
What is the elevation of Brooks?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brooks?
Knox (4.9 mi), Waldo (5.1 mi), Monroe (5.2 mi), Jackson (5.5 mi), Swanville (5.6 mi).
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