Lagrange, Maine

LaGrange (spelled "Lagrange" on federal maps) is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 708 at the 2010 census.[4]

LaGrange, Maine
Town
LaGrange, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 45°9′32″N 68°49′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
Area
 • Total49.51 sq mi (128.23 km2)
 • Land49.47 sq mi (128.13 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 • Total708
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
703
 • Density14.3/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04453
Area code(s)207
FIPS code23-37760
GNIS feature ID0582546
Websitelagrange.trcmaine.org

History

Lagrange and surrounding towns were the site of a great forest fire in 1947.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.51 square miles (128.23 km2), of which, 49.47 square miles (128.13 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1840336—
185048243.5%
186069043.2%
1870622−9.9%
188072115.9%
18907210.0%
1900574−20.4%
19105902.8%
1920478−19.0%
1930468−2.1%
19405088.5%
19505110.6%
1960424−17.0%
1970393−7.3%
198050929.5%
19905579.4%
200074734.1%
2010708−5.2%
Est. 2014694[6]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 708 people, 298 households, and 189 families living in the town. The population density was 14.3 inhabitants per square mile (5.5/km2). There were 380 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 298 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 747 people, 286 households, and 197 families living in the town. The population density was 15.1 people per square mile (5.8/km2). There were 349 housing units at an average density of 7.1 per square mile (2.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.19% White, 0.13% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% 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 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $42,159. Males had a median income of $31,193 versus $20,489 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,743. About 11.9% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 34.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people
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References
  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lagrange town, Penobscot County, Maine". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. Forest Fires in Maine
  6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. "Abiather J. Knowles". Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.

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