Mapleton, Maine Explained

Mapleton, Maine
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maine
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Aroostook
Parts Type:Villages
Parts:Mapleton
State Road
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:88.94
Area Land Km2:87.98
Area Water Km2:0.96
Area Total Sq Mi:34.34
Area Land Sq Mi:33.97
Area Water Sq Mi:0.37
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1886
Population Density Km2:21.4
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:191
Elevation Ft:627
Coordinates:46.7011°N -68.1161°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:04757
Area Code:207
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:23-43255
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0582579

Mapleton is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2020 census.[1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.34sqmi, of which 33.97sqmi is land and 0.37sqmi is water.[2]

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,948 people, 816 households, and 578 families living in the town. The population density was 57.3PD/sqmi. There were 864 housing units at an average density of 25.4/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%.[3]

Of the 816 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 22.9% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 43.5 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,889 people, 749 households, and 548 families living in the town. The population density was 55.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 23.1 per square mile (8.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 1.01% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48%.[4]

Of the 749 households 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 20.8% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median household income was $36,188 and the median family income was $41,719. Males had a median income of $30,143 versus $22,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,276. About 3.7% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

External links

46.6819°N -68.1628°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census - Geography Profile: Mapleton town, Aroostook County, Maine. January 18, 2022.
  2. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. December 16, 2012.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.