Upton, Maine

Upton is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 69 at the 2020 census.[2]

Upton, Maine
Upton's public library
Upton's public library
Upton, Maine is located in Maine
Upton, Maine
Upton, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°43′45″N 70°59′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyOxford
Area
  Total41.83 sq mi (108.34 km2)
  Land39.51 sq mi (102.33 km2)
  Water2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2)
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total69
  Density2/sq mi (0.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04261
Area code207
FIPS code23-78465
GNIS feature ID0582775

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.83 square miles (108.34 km2), of which 39.51 square miles (102.33 km2) is land and 2.32 square miles (6.01 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860219
1870187−14.6%
188024531.0%
1890232−5.3%
19002424.3%
191030626.4%
1920123−59.8%
193016635.0%
19401744.8%
1950105−39.7%
196035−66.7%
19705454.3%
19806520.4%
1990707.7%
200062−11.4%
201011382.3%
202069−38.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 113 people, 61 households, and 30 families living in the town. The population density was 2.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.1/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 5.0 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White and 1.8% Native American.[4] Of the 61 households 13.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.8% were non-families. 36.1% of households were one person and 18% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.40.

The median age in the town was 57.1 years. 10.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.8% were from 25 to 44; 48.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[5] there were 62 people, 33 households, and 20 families living in the town. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km2). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 4.3 per square mile (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.39% White and 1.61% Asian.

Of the 33 households 9.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 24.2% of households were one person and 3.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.14.

The age distribution was 6.5% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 51.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% 65 or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.

The median household income was $35,000 and the median family income was $55,625. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,320. There were 19.0% of families and 27.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. "Census - Geography Profile: Upton town, Oxford County, Maine". Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

44°41′39″N 71°00′38″W

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