Athens, Maine

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Athens, Maine
Town
Athens, Maine

Location within the state of Maine

Coordinates: 44°56′57″N 69°38′59″W / 44.94917°N 69.64972°W / 44.94917; -69.64972
Country United States
State Maine
County Somerset
Area[1]
 • Total 43.61 sq mi (112.95 km2)
 • Land 43.60 sq mi (112.92 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 531 ft (162 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,019
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,016
 • Density 23.4/sq mi (9.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 04912
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-01885
GNIS feature ID 0579052

Athens is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,019 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.61 square miles (112.95 km2).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1810374—
182059057.8%
18301,200103.4%
18401,42718.9%
18501,4602.3%
18601,417−2.9%
18701,5408.7%
18801,310−14.9%
18901,072−18.2%
1900896−16.4%
19109142.0%
1920766−16.2%
1930760−0.8%
1940742−2.4%
1950725−2.3%
1960602−17.0%
1970592−1.7%
198080235.5%
199089711.8%
2000847−5.6%
20101,01920.3%
Est. 20141,005[4]−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,019 people, 391 households, and 270 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.4 inhabitants per square mile (9.0/km2). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 391 households of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the town was 40.4 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 847 people, 327 households, and 225 families residing in the town. The population density was 19.5 people per square mile (7.5/km²). There were 484 housing units at an average density of 11.1 per square mile (4.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.53% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 327 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,813, and the median income for a family was $32,841. Males had a median income of $24,545 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,786. About 17.0% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Athens has a chief executive officer and three town selectmen. There is no police department, a volunteer fire department, and private water and sewer facilities.[7]

Education

Athens is a part of Maine School Administrative District 94, which voted to include Athens in 2014. Athens was previously in the Maine School Administrative District 59, but in May 2013 the community voted to leave District 59.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
  8. ↑ Lange, Mike. "Board approves $13 million Dexter area school budget, up 1.77 percent over last year." Piscataquis Observer at Bangor Daily News. May 14, 2014. Retrieved on December 23, 2014.

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Coordinates: 44°55′23″N 69°40′22″W / 44.92306°N 69.67278°W / 44.92306; -69.67278

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