Kenduskeag, Maine

Kenduskeag, Maine
Town
Kenduskeag, Maine

Location within the state of Maine

Coordinates: 44°55′18″N 68°55′53″W / 44.92167°N 68.93139°W / 44.92167; -68.93139
Country United States
State Maine
County Penobscot
Area[1]
 • Total 16.75 sq mi (43.38 km2)
 • Land 16.75 sq mi (43.38 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 141 ft (43 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,348
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,341
 • Density 80.5/sq mi (31.1/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 04450
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-36325
GNIS feature ID 0582538

Kenduskeag is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,348 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.75 square miles (43.38 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860816—
1870770−5.6%
1880650−15.6%
1890536−17.5%
1900423−21.1%
191048113.7%
1920451−6.2%
1930397−12.0%
1940387−2.5%
19503870.0%
196058450.9%
197073325.5%
19801,21065.1%
19901,2342.0%
20001,171−5.1%
20101,34815.1%
Est. 20141,337[5]−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,348 people, 562 households, and 373 families residing in the town. The population density was 80.5 inhabitants per square mile (31.1/km2). There were 600 housing units at an average density of 35.8 per square mile (13.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 562 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,171 people, 470 households, and 329 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.8 people per square mile (26.9/km²). There were 509 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 0.34% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 470 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,632, and the median income for a family was $36,779. Males had a median income of $27,404 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,815. About 9.1% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Kenduskeag is part of Maine Area School District Number 64. Schools in the district include Kenduskeag Elementary School.[8]

Notable residents

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kenduskeag town, Penobscot County, Maine". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ↑ "Kenduskeag Elementary School". greatschools. Retrieved 2012-11-06.

Coordinates: 44°55′10″N 68°55′54″W / 44.91944°N 68.93167°W / 44.91944; -68.93167

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