Easton, Maine
| Easton, Maine | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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| Coordinates: 46°39′25″N 67°51′48″W / 46.65694°N 67.86333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 38.93 sq mi (100.83 km2) |
| • Land | 38.71 sq mi (100.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,287 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 1,266 |
| • Density | 33.2/sq mi (12.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04740 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-21380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582459 |
| Website | easton.me.us |
Easton is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.93 square miles (100.83 km2), of which, 38.71 square miles (100.26 km2) of it is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,287 people, 536 households, and 352 families residing in the town. The population density was 33.2 inhabitants per square mile (12.8 /km2). There were 596 housing units at an average density of 15.4 per square mile (5.9 /km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 536 households of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the town was 42.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,249 people, 524 households, and 355 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.2 people per square mile (12.4/km²). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.28% White, 0.32% African American, 1.68% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 524 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,922, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,735 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,227. About 7.4% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older.
Places of interest
- Francis Malcolm Science Institute (Planetarium) - P.O. Box 186, U.S. Route 1-A, 04740 - (207) 488-5451
Education
Easton is part of the Easton School System.[5]
Notable people
- Daniel Wathen, Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Easton School System". Easton School Sysytem. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
Coordinates: 46°38′28″N 67°54′34″W / 46.64111°N 67.90944°W