Mechanic Falls is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,138 at the 2000 census.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.9 km² (11.1 mi²). 28.8 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.27%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census² of 2000, there were 3,138 people, 1,163 households, and 840 families residing in the town. The population density was 109.0/km² (282.2/mi²). There were 1,242 housing units at an average density of 43.1/km² (111.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

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