Central Somerset, Maine
Encyclopedia
Central Somerset is an unorganized territory
in Somerset County
, Maine
, United States
. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.
, the unorganized territory has a total area of 201.4 km² (77.8 mi²). 198.5 km² (76.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it (1.45%) is water.
The territory consists of the townships of Concord
and Lexington
.
of 2000, there were 336 people, 154 households, and 91 families residing in the unorganized territory. The population density
was 1.7/km² (4.4/mi²). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 1.7/km² (4.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 99.40% White, 0.30% Black or African American
, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 154 households out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples
living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the unorganized territory the population was spread out with 19.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.
The median income for a household in the unorganized territory was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $29,886. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income
for the unorganized territory was $13,605. About 8.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Unorganized territory
An unorganized territory is a region of land without a "normally" constituted system of government. This does not mean that the territory has no government at all or that it is unclaimed territory...
in Somerset County
Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of 2010, the population was 52,228. Its county seat is Skowhegan.-History:...
, Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the unorganized territory has a total area of 201.4 km² (77.8 mi²). 198.5 km² (76.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it (1.45%) is water.
The territory consists of the townships of Concord
Concord, Maine
Concord, Maine is a township in Somerset County, Maine, United States. Concord, along with the township of Lexington, is located in the unorganized territory, Central Somerset. The population of Central Somerset was 336 as of the 2000 census. -References:...
and Lexington
Lexington, Maine
Lexington, Maine is a township in Somerset County, Maine, United States. Lexington, along with the township of Concord, is located in the unorganized territory, Central Somerset. The population of Central Somerset was 336 as of the 2000 census...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 336 people, 154 households, and 91 families residing in the unorganized territory. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1.7/km² (4.4/mi²). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 1.7/km² (4.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 99.40% White, 0.30% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 154 households out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the unorganized territory the population was spread out with 19.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.
The median income for a household in the unorganized territory was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $29,886. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the unorganized territory was $13,605. About 8.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Jonathan CarterJonathan Carter (politician)Jonathan Carter is an American politician, environmentalist, teacher and scientist who has run twice for governor of Maine as a Green Independent. In 1992, Carter ran for Congress in Maine's 2nd congressional district. This campaign was not designed to educate the public and to establish a green...
, environmentalist and two-time candidate for governor.