Littlejohn Island, Maine

Littlejohn Island is an island and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population of the CDP was 118 at the 2010 census.[2]

Littlejohn Island, Maine
Littlejohn Island viewed from Cousins Island
Littlejohn Island viewed from Cousins Island
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 43°45′41″N 70°7′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyCumberland
TownYarmouth
Area
  Total0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
  Land0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
  Water0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)
Elevation
93 ft (28 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total116
  Density339.18/sq mi (131.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code207
FIPS code23-40470

It is part of the PortlandSouth PortlandBiddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The island, Cousins River and Cousins Island are named after Englishman John Cousins (c.1596–1682), who emigrated from Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Geography

Littlejohn Island is located in Casco Bay at 43°45′41″N 70°7′36″W. It is connected by a causeway to Cousins Island, which is connected by a bridge to the mainland in Yarmouth. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Littlejohn Island CDP has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), of which 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2) is the island and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), or 53.25%, is in the water surrounding the island.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020116
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

References

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