Thorndike
Town in Waldo County, Maine

Thorndike is a town in Waldo County, Maine, with 774 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jackson, 5.0 miles E.
- 774residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 25.3 sq miland area · 65.4 km²
- 31 / sq mipopulation density
- 04986ZIP code
About Thorndike
Thorndike is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Israel Thorndike, a landowner. The population was 774 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Thorndike
- Median household income
- $78,438
- Median home value
- $205,600
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 19.3
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Thorndike had 774 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 774 |
|---|---|
| Density | 31 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thorndike at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 774 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.26 sq mi (65.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5936° N, 69.2375° W |
| ZIP code | 04986 |
| Official website | thorndikeme.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302776610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thorndike
- Jackson5.0 mi E
- Knox5.3 mi S
- Troy5.6 mi N
- Unity6.4 mi W
- Brooks6.9 mi SE
- Dixmont8.5 mi NE
- Freedom8.8 mi SW
- Monroe8.8 mi E
- Burnham9.2 mi NW
- Waldo11.3 mi SE
- Montville11.4 mi S
- Albion11.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Thorndike
What county is Thorndike in?
Thorndike is in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of Thorndike, ME?
774 people lived in Thorndike at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thorndike, ME?
The ZIP code of Thorndike is 04986.
What is the elevation of Thorndike?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thorndike?
Jackson (5.0 mi), Knox (5.3 mi), Troy (5.6 mi), Unity (6.4 mi), Brooks (6.9 mi).
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