Hammond, Maine

Not to be confused with Hammond Township in Somerset County, Maine, which is part of the unorganized territory of Seboomook Lake.

Hammond, Maine
Town
Location of Hammond, Maine
Coordinates: 46°14′12″N67°57′26″W / 46.23667°N 67.95722°W / 46.23667; -67.95722
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Aroostook
Area [1]
• Total	39.18 sq mi (101.48 km2)
• Land	39.06 sq mi (101.16 km2)
• Water	0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
Elevation	669 ft (204 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	91
• Density	2/sq mi (0.9/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04730
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-30725
GNIS feature ID	0582507

Hammond is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 91 at the 2020 census. ^[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.18 square miles (101.48 km²), of which 39.06 square miles (101.16 km²) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) is water. ^[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	87		—
1890	109		25.3%
1900	116		6.4%
1910	115		−0.9%
1920	132		14.8%
1930	95		−28.0%
1940	108		13.7%
1950	120		11.1%
1960	94		−21.7%
1970	73		−22.3%
1980	73		0.0%
1990	93		27.4%
2000	98		5.4%
2010	118		20.4%
2020	91		−22.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2010, there were 118 people, 41 households, and 29 families living in the town. The population density was 3.0 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.4% White, 1.7% African American, 0.8% Asian, and 11.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 41 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the town was 40 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 44.1% male and 55.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 98 people, 33 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 2.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.97/km²). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 2.0 per square mile (0.77/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.92% White and 4.08% Native American.

There were 33 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $30,750. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,957. There were no families and 4.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 36.4% of those over 64.

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
2. "Census - Geography Profile: Hammond town, Aroostook 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.