Regional School Unit 71, Maine

Regional School Unit 71 is a unified school district in Waldo County, Maine, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 11,617 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 122 sq mi (315 km²) of land.

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Regional School Unit 71 in Maine
School Administrative District 03Regional School Unit 20Northport Public Schools
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,617 ± 428
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Waldo County
Land area
122 sq mi (315 km²)
Median household income
$68,323 ± $6,244
Median home value
$291,700 ± $24,937
Water area
8.72 sq mi (22.6 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2314822
Coordinates (central point)
44.422801, -69.103747

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Regional School Unit 71, largest first

  1. Belfast (city)6,986 people
  2. Town of Searsmont1,646 people
  3. Town of Swanville1,195 people
  4. Town of Morrill914 people
  5. Town of Belmont876 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Northport Public Schools7.1 mi southeast
  2. School Administrative District 0310 mi northwest
  3. Regional School Unit 2011 mi east
  4. Regional School Unit 2219 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Regional School Unit 71. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Regional School Unit 71 before you rely on it.

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