Edgecomb, Maine facts for kids
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Edgecomb
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | March 3, 1774 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.78 sq mi (53.82 km2) |
| • Land | 18.07 sq mi (46.80 km2) |
| • Water | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,188 |
| • Density | 69.1/sq mi (26.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04556
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-22675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582462 |
Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,188 at the 2020 census. It includes the neighborhoods of East Edgecomb, North Edgecomb, and Pools Landing. The town was named for George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, a supporter of the colonists. Fort Edgecomb is a Maine State Historic Site.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.78 square miles (53.82 km2), of which 18.07 square miles (46.80 km2) is land and 2.71 square miles (7.02 km2) is water.
History
Although there is little industry in Edgecomb in 2018, there is a diverse and interesting history of ship building, saw mills, brick yards, farming, landing ocean harvests, rock and felspar mining operations.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 755 | — | |
| 1800 | 989 | 31.0% | |
| 1810 | 1,288 | 30.2% | |
| 1820 | 1,629 | 26.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,258 | −22.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,238 | −1.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,231 | −0.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,112 | −9.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,056 | −5.0% | |
| 1880 | 872 | −17.4% | |
| 1890 | 749 | −14.1% | |
| 1900 | 607 | −19.0% | |
| 1910 | 513 | −15.5% | |
| 1920 | 428 | −16.6% | |
| 1930 | 367 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 411 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 447 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 453 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 549 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 841 | 53.2% | |
| 1990 | 993 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,090 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,249 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,188 | −4.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,249 people, 523 households, and 356 families living in the town. The population density was 69.1 inhabitants per square mile (26.7/km2). There were 755 housing units at an average density of 41.8 per square mile (16.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.5% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 523 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the town was 46.4 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
Sites of interest
Notable people
- Nancie Atwell, educator
- Earl Cunningham, painter
- Paul LePage, businessman and politician; served as 74th governor of Maine
- Lea Wait, novelist
See also
In Spanish: Edgecomb (Maine) para niños
