Litchfield, Maine

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Litchfield, Maine
Litchfield Town Office, Litchfield ME.jpg
Litchfield Town Office
Seal of Litchfield, Maine.jpg
Kennebec County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas Litchfield highlighted.svg
Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°10′27″N69°56′1″W / 44.17417°N 69.93361°W / 44.17417; -69.93361
Country United States
State Maine
County Kennebec
IncorporatedFebruary 18, 1798
VillagesBatchelders Crossing
Litchfield Corners
Litchfield Plains
Purgatory
Area
[1]
  Total39.66 sq mi (102.72 km2)
  Land37.44 sq mi (96.97 km2)
  Water2.22 sq mi (5.75 km2)
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,586
  Density96/sq mi (37.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04350
Area code 207
FIPS code 23-40175
GNIS feature ID0582564
Website litchfieldmaine.com

Litchfield is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,586 at the 2020 census. [2] Litchfield is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan and included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. Litchfield is included Wales, Maine micropolitan

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Litchfield was incorporated in 1795 and was originally known as Smithfield Plantation. It is found in the 1790 census as Smithtown Plantation, Lincoln County, Maine. [3] [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.66 square miles (102.72 km2), of which 37.44 square miles (96.97 km2) is land and 2.22 square miles (5.75 km2) is water. [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1800 1,044
1810 1,84776.9%
1820 2,12014.8%
1830 2,3088.9%
1840 2,293−0.6%
1850 2,100−8.4%
1860 1,702−19.0%
1870 1,506−11.5%
1880 1,310−13.0%
1890 1,126−14.0%
1900 1,057−6.1%
1910 964−8.8%
1920 815−15.5%
1930 773−5.2%
1940 722−6.6%
1950 95332.0%
1960 1,0116.1%
1970 1,22220.9%
1980 1,95459.9%
1990 2,65035.6%
2000 3,11017.4%
2010 3,62416.5%
2020 3,586−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

2010 census

As of the census [6] of 2010, there were 3,624 people, 1,441 households, and 1,036 families living in the town. The population density was 96.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.4/km2). There were 1,861 housing units at an average density of 49.7 per square mile (19.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,441 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 43 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 3,110 people, 1,190 households, and 897 families living in the town. The population density was 83.1 inhabitants per square mile (32.1/km2). There were 1,595 housing units at an average density of 42.6 per square mile (16.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.06% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of tradition the population.

There were 1,190 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,096, and the median income for a family was $42,220. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $25,225 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,835. About 5.7% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Litchfield has consolidated its school system and along with Sabbatus and Wales is part of Regional School Unit (RSU) #4. Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools serve Grades Pre-K–2. Carrie Ricker School serves Grades 3–5. Oak Hill Middle School serves Grades 6–8. Oak Hill High School serves Grades 9–12 and is located in Wales. [8]

Public safety

Litchfield runs a volunteer Fire Dept. Litchfield Fire Dept. runs 2 stations, and 7 fire apparatus. They also have first responders for Medical emergencies which run 1 non-transporting ambulance. All medical emergency transports are done through Gardiner Fire Dept. Police protection is provided by Kennebec County Sheriff's Office and Maine state Police.[ citation needed ]

Litchfield Fair

The Litchfield Agricultural Society, now the Litchfield Farmer's Club, formed in 1857 and held the first Litchfield Fair in 1858. [9] The annual fair is held at the fairgrounds on Plains Road. The fair is always held the weekend after Labor Day. Its motto is "What a Fair Should Be." The fair features agricultural demonstrations, an exhibition hall, a museum, an antique car parade, a demolition derby, carnival rides, games, food and vendors. [10]

Notable people

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