- source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
- source: Family History Library Catalog
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Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of 2000, the population was 33,941. Its county seat is Machias6.
Sometimes referred to as "Sunrise Country" because of its location as the easternmost territory of the United States, where at certain times of the year the rising sun first touches U.S. soil. Washington County is a strong example of Maine's traditional "Downeast" coastal area. Many small seaside communities are said to preserve their old way of life, based on small-scale fishing economies. Tourism is also important along the beautiful coast, but is not as pervasive as elsewhere in the state. 25% of the blueberries cultivated in North America come from Washington County, and the crop plays a large role in the summer economy.
Timeline
Population History
- source: Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
| Census Year | Population
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| 1790 | 2,758
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| 1800 | 4,461
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| 1810 | 7,870
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| 1820 | 12,744
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| 1830 | 21,294
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| 1840 | 28,327
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| 1850 | 38,811
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| 1860 | 42,534
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| 1870 | 43,343
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| 1880 | 44,484
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| 1890 | 44,482
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| 1900 | 45,232
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| 1910 | 42,905
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| 1920 | 41,709
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| 1930 | 37,826
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| 1940 | 37,767
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| 1950 | 35,187
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| 1960 | 32,908
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| 1970 | 29,859
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| 1980 | 34,963
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| 1990 | 35,308
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