Embden, Maine

For the German chemist, see Gustav Embden. For Embden's research on glycolysis, see Embden–Meyerhof pathway.

Embden, Maine
Town
Embden, Maine Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°56′13″N 69°56′42″W / 44.93694°N 69.94500°W / 44.93694; -69.94500
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Somerset
Area^[1]
• Total	43.49 sq mi (112.64 km²)
• Land	39.58 sq mi (102.51 km²)
• Water	3.91 sq mi (10.13 km²)
Elevation	420 ft (128 m)
Population (2010)^[2]
• Total	939
• Estimate (2012^[3])	949
• Density	23.7/sq mi (9.2/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	04958
Area code(s)	207
FIPS code	23-23410
GNIS feature ID	0582466

Embden is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 939 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.49 square miles (112.64 km²), of which, 39.58 square miles (102.51 km²) of it is land and 3.91 square miles (10.13 km²) is water.^[1] Included in the town is Embden Pond.

Embden Pond

Embden Pond
Along the shores of Embden Pond
Location	Somerset County, Maine
Coordinates	44°56′N 69°57′W / 44.933°N 69.950°W / 44.933; -69.950^[4]
Primary inflows	Hancock Stream^[5]
Primary outflows	Mill Stream^[5]
Basin countries	United States

Max. length	3.5 mi (5.6 km)^[6]
Max. width	1 mi (1.6 km)^[6]
Surface area	1,542 acres (624 ha)^[7]
Max. depth	180 feet (55 m)^[5]
Water volume	91,627 acre·ft (113,020,000 m³)^[7]
Surface elevation	413 ft (126 m)^[4]

Embden Pond is a good habitat for smallmouth bass, lake trout, and land-locked Atlantic salmon. The pond shoreline is heavily developed with residences and seasonal camps. There is a public boat ramp at the south end of the pond near where Mill Stream overflows to the Carrabassett River 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the pond and 1 mile (1.6 km) upstream of the Carrabassett confluence with the Kennebec River.^[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1810	351		—
1820	664		89.2%
1830	894		34.6%
1840	983		10.0%
1850	971		−1.2%
1860	1,041		7.2%
1870	803		−22.9%
1880	674		−16.1%
1890	579		−14.1%
1900	567		−2.1%
1910	529		−6.7%
1920	475		−10.2%
1930	393		−17.3%
1940	319		−18.8%
1950	303		−5.0%
1960	321		5.9%
1970	418		30.2%
1980	536		28.2%
1990	659		22.9%
2000	881		33.7%
2010	939		6.6%
Est. 2014	937	^[8]	−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census^[9]

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 939 people, 407 households, and 286 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.7 inhabitants per square mile (9.2/km²). There were 950 housing units at an average density of 24.0 per square mile (9.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 407 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the town was 49.7 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[10] of 2000, there were 881 people, 365 households, and 262 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.0 people per square mile (8.5/km²). There were 893 housing units at an average density of 22.3 per square mile (8.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, 0.23% Native American, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 364 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% 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 2.74.

In the town the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,397, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $28,281 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,588. About 10.2% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

John B. Pierce, founder of the company that became American Standard^[11]

References

1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Embden Pond
1 2 3 4 "Embden Pond" (PDF). Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. State of Maine. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
1 2 The Maine Atlas and Gazeteer (Thirteenth ed.). Freeport, Maine: DeLorme Mapping Company. 1988. pp. 20&30. ISBN 0-89933-035-5.
1 2 Maine Depts. of Environmental Protection and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (2005-08-04). "Maine Lakes: Morphometry and Geographic Information". Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research, The University of Maine. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
↑ John B. Pierce, John B. Pierce Laboratory website

Municipalities and communities of Somerset County, Maine, United States

County seat: Skowhegan

Towns	Anson Athens Bingham Cambridge Canaan Caratunk Cornville Detroit Embden Fairfield Harmony Hartland Jackman Madison Mercer Moose River Moscow New Portland Norridgewock Palmyra Pittsfield Ripley St. Albans Skowhegan Smithfield Solon Starks

Plantations	Brighton Plantation Dennistown Highland Plantation Pleasant Ridge Plantation The Forks West Forks

Unorganized territories	Central Somerset Northeast Somerset Northwest Somerset Seboomook Lake

CDPs	Anson Bingham Fairfield Hartland Madison Norridgewock Pittsfield Skowhegan

Other villages	Flagstaff North Anson Rockwood Shawmut

Kennebec River Watershed

Tributaries	Abagadasset River Carrabassett River Dead River East Branch Eastern River East Branch Moose River East Branch Sebasticook River Eastern River Lemon Stream Little River Moose River Moxie Falls North Branch Dead River Roach River Sandy River Sebasticook River South Branch Dead River South Branch Moose River South Branch Sandy River West Branch Carrabassett River West Branch Eastern River West Branch Moose River

Lakes	Annabessacook Lake Attean Pond Brassua Lake China Lake Cobbosseecontee Lake East Pond Embden Pond Enchanted Pond First Roach Pond Flagstaff Lake Great Moose Lake Great Pond Indian Pond Long Pond (Belgrade Lakes) Long Pond (Moose River) Maranacook Lake Messalonskee Lake Moosehead Lake Moxie Pond Narrows Pond North Pond Pleasant Pond Sebasticook Lake Spencer Lake Staples Pond Unity Pond Wood Pond Wyman Dam

Towns	Albion Anson Athens Augusta Bath Belgrade Benton Bingham Burnham Caratunk Chesterville China Clinton Corinna Detroit Dexter Embden Fairfield Farmingdale Farmington Gardiner Greenville Hallowell Harmony Hartland Jackman Kingfield Madison Manchester Monmouth Moscow New Portland New Sharon New Vineyard Newport Norridgewock Oakland Phillips Pittsfield Readfield Richmond Rockwood Rome Saint Albans Sidney Skowhegan Solon Smithfield Stratton Strong Unity Vassalboro Vienna Waterville Wilton Winslow Winthrop Woolwich

Landmarks	Mount Abraham Arnold Trail Augusta Memorial Bridge Bath Iron Works Bigelow Preserve Mount Bigelow Carlton Bridge Crocker Mountain Fort Halifax Harris Station Dam International Railway of Maine Kennebec Central Railroad Maine Kennebec Bridge Major Reuben Colburn House Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge Mount Redington Sagadahoc Bridge Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad Somerset and Kennebec Railroad Somerset Railroad Spaulding Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Togus

Coordinates: 44°55′05″N 69°52′00″W / 44.91806°N 69.86667°W / 44.91806; -69.86667

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