Frenchboro, Maine

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Frenchboro, Maine
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Coordinates: 44°7′28″N68°21′0″W / 44.12444°N 68.35000°W / 44.12444; -68.35000
Country United States
State Maine
County Hancock
Area
[1]
  Total88.43 sq mi (229.03 km2)
  Land4.82 sq mi (12.48 km2)
  Water83.61 sq mi (216.55 km2)
Elevation
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Population
 (2020)
  Total29
  Density6/sq mi (2.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04635
Area code 207
FIPS code 23-26595
GNIS feature ID0582482
Website http://frenchboro.maine.gov/

Frenchboro is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States, and a village within this town located on Long Island, southeast of Swans Island. [2] The population was 29 at the 2020 census. [3] The town is accessible by state ferry service from Bass Harbor. [4]

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 88.43 square miles (229.03 km2), of which 4.82 square miles (12.48 km2) is land and 83.61 square miles (216.55 km2) is water. [1]

Twelve islands in the Gulf of Maine comprise the town: [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1820 19
1830 42121.1%
1840 114171.4%
1850 15233.3%
1860 18823.7%
1870 177−5.9%
1880 150−15.3%
1890 132−12.0%
1900 17431.8%
1910 19713.2%
1920 164−16.8%
1930 145−11.6%
1940 119−17.9%
1950 97−18.5%
1960 57−41.2%
1970 56−1.8%
1980 43−23.2%
1990 442.3%
2000 38−13.6%
2010 6160.5%
2020 29−52.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010 census

As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 61 people, 21 households, and 16 families living in the town. The population density was 12.7 inhabitants per square mile (4.9/km2). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 86.9% White, 3.3% Native American, and 9.8% from two or more races.

There were 21 households, of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 27.2 years. 36.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 14.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 62.3% male and 37.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census [8] of 2000, there were 38 people, 18 households, and 12 families living in the town. The population density was 7.9 inhabitants per square mile (3.1/km2). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 12.3 per square mile (4.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 18 households, out of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 153.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 158.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,050. There were no families and 7.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Politics

The Town of Frenchboro cast 33 votes in the 2016 Presidential Election 23 for Republican candidate Donald Trump, 7 for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, 2 for Green Party candidate Jill Stein and 1 Undervote. [9]

2016 Presidential Election in Frenchboro, Maine
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Donald Trump 23 69.70%
Democratic Hillary Clinton 721.21%
Green Jill Stein 26.06%
Independent Undervote13.03%
Total votes33 100.00

Buildings and structures

Great Duck Island Light, located on Great Duck Island, is in the town of Frenchboro and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education

Frenchboro Elementary School supports kindergarten through eighth grade. [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. Long Island is distinct from both the island town of Long Island in Cumberland County and the Long Island in Blue Hill Bay.
  3. "Census - Geography Profile: Frenchboro town, Hancock County, Maine" . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  4. "Frenchboro Ferry". www.maine.gov. Maine State Ferry Service. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  5. Swartz, Brian (September 23, 2015). "Heroes Sailed from Frenchboro to Save the Union". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 15, 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. 2016 Presidential election results maine.gov [ dead link ]
  10. "Explore Frenchboro Elementary School in Frenchboro, ME".

44°07′05″N68°21′45″W / 44.11806°N 68.36250°W / 44.11806; -68.36250