Lee, Maine

Lee, Maine
Town
Lee, Maine Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 45°21′36″N68°17′11″W / 45.36000°N 68.28639°W / 45.36000; -68.28639
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Penobscot
Area [1]
• Total	39.77 sq mi (103.00 km2)
• Land	38.67 sq mi (100.15 km2)
• Water	1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	916
• Density	24/sq mi (9.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	04455
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-38530
GNIS feature ID	0582551

Lee is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated in 1832. ^[2] The town was originally called Mattekeunk, but changed it to Lee to give it an English name. Stephen Lee suggested the town be named Lee after Revolutionary general Henry "High Horse" Lee. To further convince the townsfolk, he brought a barrel of rum to the meeting. ^[3] The population was 916 at the 2020 census. ^[4] Lee has been home to Lee Academy since 1845.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.77 square miles (103.00 km²), of which 38.67 square miles (100.15 km²) is land and 1.10 square miles (2.85 km²) is water. ^[1]

Lee is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Interstate 95 and the same distance from Lincoln. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1840	724		—
1850	917		26.7%
1860	939		2.4%
1870	960		2.2%
1880	894		−6.9%
1890	929		3.9%
1900	801		−13.8%
1910	748		−6.6%
1920	724		−3.2%
1930	669		−7.6%
1940	618		−7.6%
1950	610		−1.3%
1960	555		−9.0%
1970	599		7.9%
1980	688		14.9%
1990	832		20.9%
2000	845		1.6%
2010	922		9.1%
2020	916		−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 922 people, 356 households, and 262 families living in the town. The population density was 23.8 inhabitants per square mile (9.2/km²). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.65.

The median age in the town was 45.9 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 845 people, 298 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 21.9 inhabitants per square mile (8.5/km²). There were 463 housing units at an average density of 12.0 per square mile (4.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 298 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 12.8% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,519, and the median income for a family was $35,813. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $23,462 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,857. About 8.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Everett McLeod, Maine State Representative
• King G. Staples, Wisconsin State Assemblyman

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
2. Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums (1970). Doris A. Isaacson (ed.). Maine: A Guide 'Down East'. Rockland, Me: Courier-Gazette, Inc. p. 353.
3. Storm, Roger (1971). A History of Three Corners. Lee Academy.
4. "Census - Geography Profile: Lee town, Penobscot County, Maine". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 22, 2022.
5. "Lee Academy continues growth in Asia" (Archive), Bangor Daily News, November 13, 2008. Retrieved on March 22, 2015.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• Town of Lee official website