Howland

Town in Penobscot County, Maine

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Howland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 1,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maxfield, 3.6 miles N.

About Howland

Howland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, which was settled in 1818. It was named after John Howland, one of the passengers on the Mayflower. The population was 1,094 at the 2020 census. It contains a census-designated place of the same name.

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Median household income
$49,297
Median home value
$150,100
Median rent
$916/mo
Median age
47.6
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Howland, ME population

Howland had 1,094 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,094
Density31 per sq mi (12 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Howland at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyPenobscot County
TypeTown
Population1,094 (2020)
Land area34.94 sq mi (90.5 km²)
Water area0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²)
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates45.2674° N, 68.7153° W
ZIP code04448
Official websitehowlandmaine.com
Census code (GEOID)2301934190

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Howland

What county is Howland in?

Howland is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the population of Howland, ME?

1,094 people lived in Howland at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Howland, ME?

The ZIP code of Howland is 04448.

What is the elevation of Howland?

157 feet (48 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Howland?

Maxfield (3.6 mi), Enfield (6.6 mi), Edinburg (6.9 mi), Passadumkeag (7.8 mi), Lagrange (8.3 mi).

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