Georgetown, Maine
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| Georgetown, Maine | |
  Georgetown, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Area | |
| - Total | 31.8 sq mi (82.5 km²) |
| - Land | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| - Water | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,020 |
| - Density | 54.4/sq mi (21.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04548 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-27295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582489 |
Georgetown is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2000 census. At one time, Georgetown encompassed many area towns, including Arrowsic and Bath. Georgetown, located on an island, is accessible by car from the mainland. The island lies near the mouth of the Kennebec River, and is home to Reid State Park. The island has a number of named locations which represent small communities, such as Five Islands and Robinhood.
It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.9 square miles (82.5 km²), of which, 18.7 square miles (48.5 km²) of it is land and 13.1 square miles (34.0 km²) of it (41.16%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,020 people, 441 households, and 287 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.4 people per square mile (21.0/km²). There were 931 housing units at an average density of 49.7/sq mi (19.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White, 0.10% African American, 0.49% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 441 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% 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 2.84.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,813, and the median income for a family was $58,438. Males had a median income of $39,028 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,709. About 3.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable Residents
- Charles Goodhue, regional artist
- Richard Hasenfus www.thewrightgallery.com/hasenfus marine and landscape artist
- Dahlov Ipcar, artist and children's author
- William and Marguerite Zorach, artists
- http://www.georgetown.u47.k12.me.us/history.html Georgetown History
- http://www.georgetown.u47.k12.me.us/ Georgetown Central School
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