Manchester, Maine

Manchester, Maine
Town

Seal
Motto: "The way life is!"[1]

Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°18′50″N 69°52′34″W / 44.31389°N 69.87611°W / 44.31389; -69.87611Coordinates: 44°18′50″N 69°52′34″W / 44.31389°N 69.87611°W / 44.31389; -69.87611
Country United States
State Maine
County Kennebec
Settled 1775
Incorporated (town) August 12, 1850
Area[2]
 • Total 22.62 sq mi (58.59 km2)
 • Land 21.39 sq mi (55.40 km2)
 • Water 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2)
Elevation 220 ft (67 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 2,580
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 2,584
 • Density 120.6/sq mi (46.6/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 04351
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-43080
GNIS feature ID 0582578
Website Town of Manchester, Maine

Manchester is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States, located at 44°20′N 69°52′W / 44.33°N 69.87°W / 44.33; -69.87. The population was 2,580 at the 2010 census. The southern part of the town bordering Cobbosseecontee Lake is a popular recreation spot in central Maine, and part of the Winthrop Lakes Region. Manchester is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

History

In the early 19th century, the town was known as "The Forks".[5] The town was named Manchester after Manchester, Massachusetts.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.62 square miles (58.59 km2), of which, 21.39 square miles (55.40 km2) of it is land and 1.23 square miles (3.19 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860813—
1870732−10.0%
1880623−14.9%
1890612−1.8%
1900518−15.4%
191060116.0%
1920485−19.3%
19304921.4%
194062627.2%
19506646.1%
19601,06860.8%
19701,33124.6%
19801,94946.4%
19902,0997.7%
20002,46517.4%
20102,5804.7%
Est. 20142,556[7]−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,580 people, 1,044 households, and 761 families residing in the town. The population density was 120.6 inhabitants per square mile (46.6/km2). There were 1,255 housing units at an average density of 58.7 per square mile (22.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 1,044 households of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 46.2 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 2,465 people, 977 households, and 733 families residing in the town. The population density was 116.3 people per square mile (44.9/km²). There were 1,181 housing units at an average density of 55.7 per square mile (21.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% White, 0.04% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 977 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% 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 2.90.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $59,048. Males had a median income of $43,269 versus $27,450 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,043. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Town of Manchester, Maine". Town of Manchester, Maine. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  5. ↑ Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums (1970). Doris A. Isaacson, ed. Maine: A Guide 'Down East'. Rockland, Me: Courier-Gazette, Inc. p. 161.
  6. ↑ "Profile for Manchester Maine, ME". ePodunk. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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