Loring AFB is a former United States Air Force base located in Aroostook County, Maine, treated for statistical purposes by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place. As of the 2000 census, the base had a total population of 225. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. ... Location in the state of Maine Formed 1839 Seat Houlton Area  - Total  - Water 17,686 km² (6,829 mi²) 407 km² (157 mi²) 2. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

History

The Air Force base was activated in 1953, as the closest base in the continental United States to the Soviet Union east of the Urals, to Europe and to the Middle East. Because of this ideal location, throughout the Cold War it served primarily as a base for strategic bombers, and was the second largest air force base in the country during its time in service. It was officially deactivated on September 30, 1994, pursuant to the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act of 1990 and recommendations of the Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. The Air Force Base Conversion Agency (AFBCA) transferred all property; 58% to other federal agencies and 42% to public organizations and state and local government agencies. An Air Force Base (AFB) is a term used to designate a military base of a number of air forces, including the United States Air Force (USAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... For the generic term for a high-tension struggle between countries, see cold war (war). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 92 days remaining. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

Geography

Loring AFB is located at 46°56'13" North, 67°54'0" West (46.936948, -67.900075)¹. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 21.3 km² (8.2 mi²). 21.3 km² (8.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.36% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 225 people, 82 households, and 57 families residing on the base. The population density is 10.6/km² (27.4/mi²). There are 355 housing units at an average density of 16.7/km² (43.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the base is 81.33% White, 10.22% African American, 0.00% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.33% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 13.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 82 households out of which 53.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 11.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% are non-families. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.38. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

The age distribution on the base is: 37.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 43.6% from 25 to 44, 10.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males. These statistics are not generally typical of military bases, but the small population on the base makes comparisons with other military bases difficult.

The median income for a household on the base is $36,667, and the median income for a family is $39,844. Males have a median income of $33,125 versus $25,724 for females. The per capita income on the base is $19,888. 5.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External link

• Base description on Global Security website

• Loring Commerce Centre

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