Franklin County, Maine
Encyclopedia
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Maine
. As of 2010, the population was 30,768. Its county seat
is Farmington.
Franklin County was established on 9 May 1838.
of 2000, there were 29,467 people, 11,806 households, and 7,744 families residing in the county. The population density
was 17 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 19,159 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.96% White
, 0.24% Black
or African American
, 0.37% Native American
, 0.43% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.17% from other races
, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 26.3% were of English
, 13.8% United States
or American, 12.2% French
, 9.2% Irish
, 7.9% French Canadian
, and 5.3% Scottish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.7% spoke English
and 2.9% French
as their first language.
There were 11,806 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples
living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 11.10% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,459, and the median income for a family was $37,863. Males had a median income of $30,475 versus $20,442 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,796. About 10.70% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of 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...
. As of 2010, the population was 30,768. Its county seat
County seat
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is Farmington.
Franklin County was established on 9 May 1838.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1744.31 square miles (4,517.7 km²), of which 1697.81 square miles (4,397.3 km²) (or 97.33%) is land and 46.5 square miles (120.4 km²) (or 2.67%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Somerset County, MaineSomerset County, MaineSomerset 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:...
- northeast - Kennebec County, MaineKennebec County, MaineKennebec County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. In 2010, its population was 122,151. Its county seat is Augusta. The center of population of Maine is located in Kennebec County, in the city of Augusta....
- southeast - Androscoggin County, MaineAndroscoggin County, MaineAndroscoggin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the county's population was 107,702. Its county seat is Auburn...
- south - Oxford County, MaineOxford County, MaineOxford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine with a population of 57,833 as of the 2010 U.S. census. Its county seat is Paris.Part of Oxford County is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, metropolitan New England City and Town Area while a different part of Oxford County is...
- southwest
Adjacent regional county municipality
- Le Granit Regional County Municipality, QuebecLe Granit Regional County Municipality, Quebec-References:...
- northwest
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 29,467 people, 11,806 households, and 7,744 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 17 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 19,159 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.96% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.37% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 26.3% were of English
English people
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, 13.8% United States
United States
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or American, 12.2% French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
, 9.2% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 7.9% French Canadian
French Canadian
French Canadian or Francophone Canadian, , generally refers to the descendents of French colonists who arrived in New France in the 17th and 18th centuries...
, and 5.3% Scottish
Scottish American
Scottish Americans or Scots Americans are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in Scotland. Scottish Americans are closely related to Scots-Irish Americans, descendants of Ulster Scots, and communities emphasize and celebrate a common heritage...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.7% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 2.9% French
French language
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as their first language.
There were 11,806 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 11.10% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,459, and the median income for a family was $37,863. Males had a median income of $30,475 versus $20,442 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,796. About 10.70% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
| Year | Democrat Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 58.9% 10,113 | 38.6% 6,627 |
| 2004 | 54.8% 9,465 | 42.7% 7,378 |
| 2000 | 49.2% 7,593 | 41.8% 6,459 |
Cities and towns
- AvonAvon, MaineAvon is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 461 at the 2010 census. Avon is home to Mount Blue, part of Mount Blue State Park.-History:...
- Carrabassett ValleyCarrabassett Valley, MaineCarrabassett Valley is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 761 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water...
- CarthageCarthage, MaineCarthage is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 520 at the 2000 census.-History:First known as Plantation No. 4, Abbott's Purchase, it was part of a large tract of land bought in 1815 by Jacob Abbott of Wilton, New Hampshire from Jonathan Phillips of Boston, who had...
- ChestervilleChesterville, MaineChesterville is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,170 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.-Demographics:...
- Coplin Plantation
- Dallas Plantation
- EustisEustis, MaineEustis is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 685 at the 2000 census. Eustis, which includes the village of Stratton, is a popular recreation area.-History:...
- Farmington
- IndustryIndustry, MaineIndustry is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 790 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.-Demographics:...
- JayJay, MaineJay is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,985 at the 2000 census. Jay, which includes the village of Chisholm, is the regional commercial center.-History:...
- KingfieldKingfield, MaineKingfield is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 997 at the 2010 census. Kingfield is the principal gateway to Sugarloaf, a major ski resort, and is headquarters to Maine Huts and Trails.-History:...
- MadridMadrid, MaineMadrid is a former town, now a part of the unorganized territory of East Central Franklin, in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 173 at the 2000 census.-History:...
(disincorporated) - New SharonNew Sharon, MaineNew Sharon is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,297 at the 2000 census. Native Fred H. Hale, Sr., born December 1, 1890, was the world's oldest living man from March 5, 2004 to November 19, 2004.-Geography:...
- New VineyardNew Vineyard, MaineNew Vineyard is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 725 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.-Demographics:...
- PhillipsPhillips, MainePhillips is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 990 at the 2000 census. It is home to the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad, a heritage railroad.-History:...
- RangeleyRangeley (town), MaineRangeley is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,052 at the 2000 census. Rangeley is the center of the Rangeley Lakes Region, a resort area. The town includes the villages of Oquossoc, Haines Landing and South Rangeley....
- Rangeley Plantation
- Sandy River Plantation
- StrongStrong, MaineStrong is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,259 at the 2000 census. Strong is home to the annual Sandy River Festival.-History:...
- TempleTemple, MaineTemple is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Temple, New Hampshire. It is located at the end of Maine State Route 43 , and is said to be one of only two towns in Maine to be situated at the end of a public highway...
- WeldWeld, MaineWeld is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census. Set beside Webb Lake and almost surrounded by mountains, Weld is noted for its scenic beauty. It is home to Mount Blue State Park and Camp Kawanhee for Boys....
- Wilton
Territories and locations
- WymanWyman, MaineWyman is an unorganized territory in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America. The population was 70 at the 2000 census. It is designated as Township 4 Range 3 of Bingham's Kennebec Purchase .-Geography:...
- Freeman, Maine
- West Central FranklinWest Central Franklin, MaineWest Central Franklin is an unorganized territory located in Franklin County, Maine. As of the 2010 census, the location had a total population of 0. Most of this area has never been organized...
- South FranklinSouth Franklin, MaineSouth Franklin is an unorganized territory in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 12.4 square miles , of which, 12.4 square miles of it is...
- North FranklinNorth Franklin, MaineNorth Franklin is an unorganized territory in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 41 at the 2000 census. The territory consists of 13 townships and 3 gores, namely Lang, Davis, Tim Pond, Stetsontown, Jim Pond, Alder Stream, Seven Ponds, Kibby, Chain of Ponds, Massachusetts...
- East Central FranklinEast Central Franklin, MaineEast Central Franklin is an unorganized territory in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 526 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
External links
- http://www.franklincountychamberofcommerce.org Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
- Franklin County on Maine.gov