Richmond (CDP), Maine
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| Richmond, Maine | |
  Richmond, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Area | |
| - Total | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| - Land | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,864 |
| - Density | 262.7/sq mi (101.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04357 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-62610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0574174 |
Richmond CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Richmond in Sagadahoc County, Maine. The population was 1,864 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area. The United States Census Bureau uses the CDP to report separate demographic detail for the relatively more densely populated central settlement within the town.
The area and population described here are also included in the aggregate values reported for the town as a whole. See also: Richmond, Maine.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S.census, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,864 people, 759 households, and 494 families residing in the settlement. The population density was 262.7 people per square mile (101.4/km²). There were 840 housing units at an average density of 45.7 persons/km² (118.4 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 97.80% White, 0.59% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 759 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household is $33,750, and the median income for a family was $45,114. Males had a median income of $30,362 versus $26,161 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,867. 16.1% of the population and 18.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 24.3% are under the age of 18 and 3.2% are 65 or older.
