Talmadge, Maine

Talmadge is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after landowner Benjamin Talmadge.[4] The population was 64 at the 2010 census.[5]

Talmadge, Maine
Town
Talmadge, Maine Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 45°20′19″N 67°45′15″W
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Washington
Area [1]
• Total	39.06 sq mi (101.16 km^2)
• Land	37.80 sq mi (97.90 km^2)
• Water	1.26 sq mi (3.26 km^2)
Elevation	531 ft (162 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	64
• Estimate  (2012[3])	63
• Density	1.7/sq mi (0.7/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04492
Area code(s)	207
FIPS code	23-75770
GNIS feature ID	0582760

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.06 square miles (101.16 km²), of which, 37.80 square miles (97.90 km²) of it is land and 1.26 square miles (3.26 km²) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1860	96		—
1870	80		−16.7%
1880	112		40.0%
1890	112		0.0%
1900	93		−17.0%
1910	100		7.5%
1920	80		−20.0%
1930	46		−42.5%
1940	50		8.7%
1950	66		32.0%
1960	58		−12.1%
1970	25		−56.9%
1980	40		60.0%
1990	62		55.0%
2000	70		12.9%
2010	64		−8.6%
2014 (est.)	62	[6]	−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 64 people, 30 households, and 21 families living in the town. The population density was 1.7 inhabitants per square mile (0.7/km²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 30 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the town was 54.3 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.4% were from 25 to 44; 48.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 70 people, 31 households, and 22 families living in the town. The population density was 1.9 people per square mile (0.7/km²). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, and 2.86% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $0 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,816. There were 23.8% of families and 22.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
4. "Profile for Talmadge, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Talmadge town, Washington County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.