New Portland, Maine | |
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 The Wire Bridge in New Portland | |
  New Portland  New Portland | |
| Coordinates:44°55′0″N70°4′16″W / 44.91667°N 70.07111°W /44.91667; -70.07111 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.23 sq mi (114.56 km2) |
| • Land | 43.88 sq mi (113.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 765 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 04954, 04961 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-49205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582622 |
New Portland is a town inSomerset County, Maine, United States. It is perhaps best known for itsWire Bridge, a cable suspension bridge completed in 1866 that is the last remaining bridge of its type in Maine, and possibly the U.S. Much of North New Portland's Main Street burned to the ground in the fire of 1919, including a hotel. The annual town fair draws large crowds from around, and is held in September. The population was 765 at the2020 census.[2] The town was given to the residents of Falmouth (nowPortland) by the Massachusetts legislature to repay them for their loss when theBritish fleet burned Falmouth in 1775.[3]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.23 square miles (114.56 km2), of which 43.88 square miles (113.65 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) is water.[1] The town is situated onRoute 27, adjacent to Kingfield and a short drive to the popularSugarloaf ski resort. TheCarrabassett River flows through the West New Portland village and East New Portland village, whereas the Gilman Stream flows through the North New Portland village. The Carrabassett River is rocky and in places swift, whereas Gilman Stream is a slower river, amenable to kayaking and canoeing.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 421 | — | |
| 1820 | 817 | 94.1% | |
| 1830 | 1,214 | 48.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,620 | 33.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,460 | −9.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,554 | 6.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,454 | −6.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,271 | −12.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,034 | −18.6% | |
| 1900 | 913 | −11.7% | |
| 1910 | 882 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 840 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 818 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 765 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 733 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 620 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 559 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 651 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 789 | 21.2% | |
| 2000 | 785 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 765 | 6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
As of thecensus[5] of 2010, there were 718 people, 346 households, and 202 families living in the town. Thepopulation density was 16.4 inhabitants per square mile (6.3/km2). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 13.8 per square mile (5.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2%White, 0.1%African American, 0.6%Native American, 0.1%Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 346 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% weremarried couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.58.
The median age in the town was 48.9 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
As of thecensus[6] of 2000, there were 785 people, 329 households, and 227 families living in the town. Thepopulation density was 18.1 people per square mile (7.0/km2). There were 564 housing units at an average density of 13.0 per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34%White, 1.27%Native American, 0.13% fromother races, and 0.25% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.38% of the population.
There were 329 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% weremarried couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,521, and the median income for a family was $35,284. Males had a median income of $26,354 versus $17,014 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $14,596. About 8.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
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