Thorndike is a town located in Waldo County, in the state of Maine (ME), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 25.3 square miles (66.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 275 ft. With a population of approximately 712 residents, Thorndike offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.56% males and 49.44% females, and it has a population density of 28.14 people per square mile (10.87/km²). Thorndike lies at a latitude of 44.58 and a longitude of -69.24, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (15.3%), German (9.4%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 04986.