New Sharon, Maine

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New Sharon, Maine
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New Sharon
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°38′18″N70°0′55″W / 44.63833°N 70.01528°W / 44.63833; -70.01528
Country United States
State Maine
County Franklin
Area
[1]
  Total
46.83 sq mi (121.29 km2)
  Land46.19 sq mi (119.63 km2)
  Water0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
Elevation
289 ft (88 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,458
  Density32/sq mi (12.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04955
Area code 207
FIPS code 23-49345
GNIS feature ID0582624
Website www.newsharon.maine.gov
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New Sharon

New Sharon is a town in Franklin County, Maine, incorporated in 1794. The population was 1,458 at the 2020 census. [2] The town is roughly bisected by the Sandy River, a tributary of the Kennebec River.

Contents

Fred H. Hale Sr., who was recognized as the world's oldest living man from March 5, 2004, to November 19, 2004, was born in the town on December 1, 1890.[ citation needed ]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.83 square miles (121.29 km2), of which 46.19 square miles (119.63 km2) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2) is water. [1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.[ citation needed ] According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Sharon has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [3]

Climate data for New Sharon, Maine (1991–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)27.4
(−2.6)
30.0
(−1.1)
38.8
(3.8)
51.8
(11.0)
65.0
(18.3)
73.2
(22.9)
78.9
(26.1)
78.0
(25.6)
72.1
(22.3)
57.0
(13.9)
44.3
(6.8)
33.3
(0.7)
54.2
(12.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)17.3
(−8.2)
19.5
(−6.9)
28.3
(−2.1)
41.0
(5.0)
53.3
(11.8)
62.0
(16.7)
67.8
(19.9)
66.4
(19.1)
59.1
(15.1)
46.5
(8.1)
34.7
(1.5)
24.3
(−4.3)
43.4
(6.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)7.2
(−13.8)
9.0
(−12.8)
17.8
(−7.9)
30.3
(−0.9)
41.6
(5.3)
50.7
(10.4)
56.8
(13.8)
54.9
(12.7)
46.0
(7.8)
36.0
(2.2)
25.1
(−3.8)
15.2
(−9.3)
32.6
(0.3)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.48
(88)
3.06
(78)
3.82
(97)
4.08
(104)
3.65
(93)
4.92
(125)
4.12
(105)
3.92
(100)
3.51
(89)
5.64
(143)
4.34
(110)
4.36
(111)
48.9
(1,243)
Average snowfall inches (cm)18.7
(47)
22.2
(56)
17.9
(45)
5.4
(14)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.4
(1.0)
4.5
(11)
16.8
(43)
86.1
(217.51)
Source: NOAA [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1800 359
1810 944163.0%
1820 1,21929.1%
1830 1,59931.2%
1840 1,82914.4%
1850 1,732−5.3%
1860 1,731−0.1%
1870 1,451−16.2%
1880 1,306−10.0%
1890 1,064−18.5%
1900 946−11.1%
1910 9551.0%
1920 885−7.3%
1930 750−15.3%
1940 7611.5%
1950 755−0.8%
1960 712−5.7%
1970 7251.8%
1980 96933.7%
1990 1,17521.3%
2000 1,29710.4%
2010 1,4078.5%
2020 1,4583.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

2010 census

As of the census [6] of 2010, there were 1,407 people, 585 households, and 405 families living in the town. The population density was 30.5 inhabitants per square mile (11.8/km2). There were 700 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 585 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 43.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 1,297 people, 518 households, and 360 families living in the town. The population density was 28.2 inhabitants per square mile (10.9/km2). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 13.0 per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 518 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,083, and the median income for a family was $37,171. Males had a median income of $29,118 versus $21,927 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,690. About 12.3% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.2% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

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  2. "Census - Geography Profile: New Sharon town, Franklin County, Maine" . Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  3. Climate Summary for New Sharon, Maine
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  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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