New Sharon, Maine

New Sharon, Maine
Town

New Sharon Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°38′18″N 70°0′55″W / 44.63833°N 70.01528°W / 44.63833; -70.01528
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Franklin
Area^[1]
• Total	46.83 sq mi (121.29 km²)
• Land	46.19 sq mi (119.63 km²)
• Water	0.64 sq mi (1.66 km²)
Elevation	289 ft (88 m)
Population (2010)^[2]
• Total	1,407
• Estimate (2012^[3])	1,415
• Density	30.5/sq mi (11.8/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	04955
Area code(s)	207
FIPS code	23-49345
GNIS feature ID	0582624

New Sharon

New Sharon is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2010 census.

Fred H. Hale, Sr.–who was recognized as the world's oldest living man from March 5, 2004 to November 19, 2004–was born in the town on December 1, 1890.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.83 square miles (121.29 km²), of which, 46.19 square miles (119.63 km²) of it is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km²) is water.^[1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Sharon has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.^[4]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1800	359		—
1810	944		163.0%
1820	1,219		29.1%
1830	1,599		31.2%
1840	1,829		14.4%
1850	1,732		−5.3%
1860	1,731		−0.1%
1870	1,451		−16.2%
1880	1,306		−10.0%
1890	1,064		−18.5%
1900	946		−11.1%
1910	955		1.0%
1920	885		−7.3%
1930	750		−15.3%
1940	761		1.5%
1950	755		−0.8%
1960	712		−5.7%
1970	725		1.8%
1980	969		33.7%
1990	1,175		21.3%
2000	1,297		10.4%
2010	1,407		8.5%
Est. 2014	1,402	^[5]	−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6]

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 1,407 people, 585 households, and 405 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.5 inhabitants per square mile (11.8/km²). There were 700 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 585 households of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 43.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[7] of 2000, there were 1,297 people, 518 households, and 360 families residing in the town. The population density was 28.2 people per square mile (10.9/km²). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 13.0 per square mile (5.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 518 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,083, and the median income for a family was $37,171. Males had a median income of $29,118 versus $21,927 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,690. About 12.3% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.2% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Barry Longyear, author
Fred Hale

References

1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
↑ Climate Summary for New Sharon, Maine
↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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Municipalities and communities of Franklin County, Maine, United States

County seat: Farmington

Towns	Avon Carrabassett Valley Carthage Chesterville Eustis Farmington Industry Jay Kingfield New Sharon New Vineyard Phillips Rangeley Strong Temple Weld Wilton

Plantations	Coplin Plantation Dallas Plantation Rangeley Plantation Sandy River Plantation

Unorganized territories	East Central Franklin North Franklin South Franklin West Central Franklin Wyman

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Kennebec River Watershed

Tributaries	Abagadasset River Carrabassett River Dead River East Branch Eastern River East Branch Moose River East Branch Sebasticook River Eastern River Lemon Stream Little River Moose River Moxie Falls North Branch Dead River Roach River Sandy River Sebasticook River South Branch Dead River South Branch Moose River South Branch Sandy River West Branch Carrabassett River West Branch Eastern River West Branch Moose River

Lakes	Annabessacook Lake Attean Pond Brassua Lake China Lake Cobbosseecontee Lake East Pond Embden Pond Enchanted Pond First Roach Pond Flagstaff Lake Great Moose Lake Great Pond Indian Pond Long Pond (Belgrade Lakes) Long Pond (Moose River) Maranacook Lake Messalonskee Lake Moosehead Lake Moxie Pond Narrows Pond North Pond Pleasant Pond Sebasticook Lake Spencer Lake Staples Pond Unity Pond Wood Pond Wyman Dam

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Landmarks	Mount Abraham Arnold Trail Augusta Memorial Bridge Bath Iron Works Bigelow Preserve Mount Bigelow Carlton Bridge Crocker Mountain Fort Halifax Harris Station Dam International Railway of Maine Kennebec Central Railroad Maine Kennebec Bridge Major Reuben Colburn House Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge Mount Redington Sagadahoc Bridge Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad Somerset and Kennebec Railroad Somerset Railroad Spaulding Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Togus

Coordinates: 44°38′20″N 70°00′56″W / 44.63889°N 70.01556°W / 44.63889; -70.01556

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