Sabattus, Maine

Sabattus, Maine
Town
Main Street Market
Location of Sabattus (in yellow) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
Sabattus, Maine Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°6′9″N70°5′4″W / 44.10250°N 70.08444°W / 44.10250; -70.08444
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Androscoggin
Villages	Sabattus Robinson Corner Webster Corner
Area [1]
• Total	26.91 sq mi (69.70 km2)
• Land	25.71 sq mi (66.59 km2)
• Water	1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2)
Elevation	325 ft (99 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,044
• Density	196/sq mi (75.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04280
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-64570
GNIS feature ID	0582704
Website	http://sabattus.org/

Sabattus is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,044 at the 2020 census. ^[2] It is included in both the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The town was formerly known as "Webster", and changed its name to "Sabattus" in 1971, in honor of a former Anasagunticook Indian chief. The village of Sabattus is in the northwestern corner of the town, at the outlet of Sabattus Pond.

History

The town was set off from Lisbon, and incorporated as Webster on March 7, 1840. ^[3] The name Sabattus comes from one of the chiefs of the Native American tribe that lived in the area. The tribe had moved on when the settlers came. The only parts of the town to bear the name Sabattus were the lake, river, and mountain. The spelling changed from Sabattis to the current spelling. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.91 square miles (69.70 km²), of which 25.71 square miles (66.59 km²) is land and 1.20 square miles (3.11 km²) is water. ^[1]

Education

It is a part of the Regional School Unit 4 school district. ^[5] Schools serving the city:

• Oak Hill High School (9–12) – Wales
• Oak Hill Middle School (6–8) – Sabattus
• Carrie Ricker School (3–5) – Litchfield
• Sabattus Primary School (Pre-K–2) – Sabattus
• Libby Tozier School (Pre-K–2) – Litchfield

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	3,696		—
2000	4,486		21.4%
2010	4,876		8.7%
2020	5,044		3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 4,876 people, 1,979 households, and 1,407 families living in the town. The population density was 189.7 inhabitants per square mile (73.2/km²). There were 2,121 housing units at an average density of 82.5 per square mile (31.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,979 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 42 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 4,486 people, 1,708 households, and 1,298 families living in the town. The population density was 175.0 inhabitants per square mile (67.6/km²). There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 71.9 per square mile (27.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.28% White, 0.11% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 1,708 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,897, and the median income for a family was $45,984. Males had a median income of $33,105 versus $20,219 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,451. About 1.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Voter registration and party enrollment as of January 2015 [9]
Party		Total voters	Percentage
	Unenrolled	1,487	40.0%
	Democratic	1,150	31.0%
	Republican	882	23.7%
	Green Independent	198	5.3%
Total		3,717	100%

Notable person

• Gleason Archer, Sr., founded Suffolk University and Law School

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
2. "Census - Geography Profile: Sabattus town, Androscoggin County, Maine" . Retrieved January 12, 2022.
3. 1871 Maine Register, p. 165
4. Sabattus Town History http://sabattus.org/home/about-sabattus/sabattus-history
5. McMillan, Susan. "School unit that serves Litchfield ponders privatized busing." centralmaine.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved on March 27, 2016.
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.
9. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 25, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2015.

External links

• Official website
• Maine Local Government – Town of Sabattus
• Maine Genealogy: Sabattus, Androscoggin County, Maine

44°07′11″N70°06′27″W / 44.11972°N 70.10750°W / 44.11972; -70.10750