Howland, Maine
Howland: City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
About
Howland is a city located in the county of Penobscot in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,241 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,171 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Howland
| Population : | 1,171 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Penobscot County |
| Postal code : | 04448 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 35.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 157 feet / 48 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:27:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Howland is located at 45°14'19"N 68°39'49"W (45.2386700, -68.6636400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Howland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Howland decreased by 5.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,239 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,228 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,218 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,214 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,200 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,186 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,211 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,206 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,203 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,171 | -2.73% | estimation process |
Schools in Howland
College & universities near Howland, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161253 | University of Maine | Orono (ME) | 04469 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Howland, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Post offices near Howland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Howland Post Office | Howland (ME) | 04448 |
Other cities in Penobscot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |
| Orono | 10,636 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US |
| Brewer | 8,948 | City in Maine, USA |
| Hampden | 7,513 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Old Town | 7,431 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Hermon | 6,104 | Town in Maine |
| Lincoln | 4,882 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Millinocket | 4,244 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Dexter | 3,702 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Orrington | 3,668 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Holden | 3,120 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Levant | 2,983 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Milford | 2,973 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Eddington | 2,215 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Howland distances to largest Maine cities
