Veazie, Maine

Veazie, Maine
Town
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Coordinates: 44°50′20″N68°42′19″W / 44.83889°N 68.70528°W / 44.83889; -68.70528
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Penobscot
Area [1]
• Total	3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2)
• Land	3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Elevation	138 ft (42 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,814
• Density	599/sq mi (231.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04401
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-78780
GNIS feature ID	0582779
Website	www.veazie.net

Veazie is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,814 at the 2020 census. ^[2] The town is named after General Samuel Veazie, an early lumber baron and railroad operator. ^[3] Veazie was originally part of Bangor, using Penobscot River water power to operate sawmills. It became a separate town in 1853 because Gen. Veazie, its wealthiest citizen, thought Bangor's property taxes were too high.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km²), of which 3.03 square miles (7.85 km²) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²) is water. ^[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	893		—
1870	810		−9.3%
1880	622		−23.2%
1890	650		4.5%
1900	555		−14.6%
1910	557		0.4%
1920	504		−9.5%
1930	568		12.7%
1940	597		5.1%
1950	776		30.0%
1960	1,354		74.5%
1970	1,556		14.9%
1980	1,610		3.5%
1990	1,633		1.4%
2000	1,744		6.8%
2010	1,919		10.0%
2020	1,814		−5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2010, there were 1,919 people, 828 households, and 498 families living in the town. The population density was 633.3 inhabitants per square mile (244.5/km²). There were 884 housing units at an average density of 291.7 per square mile (112.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% White, 0.7% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 828 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the town was 43.4 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 1,744 people, 722 households, and 495 families living in the town. The population density was 596.9 inhabitants per square mile (230.5/km²). There were 767 housing units at an average density of 262.5 per square mile (101.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.90% White, 0.11% African American, 0.86% Native American, 1.03% Asian, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 722 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,519, and the median income for a family was $54,583. Males had a median income of $38,456 versus $29,432 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,723. About 5.1% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or older.

Education

Veazie Community School teaches children from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade. ^[7]

In 1896, the town opened its own High School. Following its closure in 1901, students from Veazie attend neighboring High Schools in Bangor or Orono. ^[8]

Government

The Town Manager of Veazie is Mark Leonard, who also serves as Chief of the Veazie Police Department. ^{[9] [10]}

Veazie is part of the 8th district of the Maine Senate, which is currently represented by Democrat Mike Tipping. ^[11] The town's representative in the Maine House is Democrat Joseph Perry, who serves the state's 24th district. ^[12]

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
2. "Census - Geography Profile: Veazie town, Penobscot County, Maine" . Retrieved January 18, 2022.
3. Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums (1970). Doris A. Isaacson (ed.). Maine: A Guide 'Down East'. Rockland, Me: Courier-Gazette, Inc. p. 356.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "Veazie Community School". www.veaziecs.org. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
8. Hamilton, Jean (1978). History of Veazie, Maine (PDF). pp. 47, 48.
9. "Town of Veazie, ME - Town Manager". www.veazie.net. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
10. "Chief's Message". Veazie Police Department. July 10, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
11. "Mike Tipping". Maine Senate Democrats. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
12. "Maine House of Representatives". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

External links

• Town of Veazie official website

44°50′19″N68°42′19″W / 44.83861°N 68.70528°W / 44.83861; -68.70528