Waite, Maine
| Waite, Maine | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Waite, Maine Location within the state of Maine | |
| Coordinates: 45°22′32″N 67°38′33″W / 45.37556°N 67.64250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 44.04 sq mi (114.06 km2) |
| • Land | 43.98 sq mi (113.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 101 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 100 |
| • Density | 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04492 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-79375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582784 |
Waite is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Benjamin Waite, a lumberman.[5] The population was 101 at the 2010 census.[6]
Waite is a small community served by one combination general store and US Post Office. The town is also home to two logging contractors. Waite shares its zip code, 04492, with the neighboring town of Talmadge.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.04 square miles (114.06 km2), of which, 43.98 square miles (113.91 km2) of it is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 95 | — | |
| 1870 | 122 | 28.4% | |
| 1880 | 204 | 67.2% | |
| 1890 | 159 | −22.1% | |
| 1900 | 135 | −15.1% | |
| 1910 | 162 | 20.0% | |
| 1920 | 186 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 117 | −23.0% | |
| 1960 | 73 | −37.6% | |
| 1970 | 70 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 130 | 85.7% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 101 | −3.8% | |
| Est. 2014 | 97 | [7] | −4.0% |
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 101 people, 43 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 2.3 inhabitants per square mile (0.9/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile (0.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.1% White and 6.9% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.
There were 43 households of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 18.6% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.55.
The median age in the town was 48.1 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 44.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 105 people, 49 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile (0.9/km²). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 1.9 per square mile (0.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.
There were 49 households out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.61.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $48,438 versus $37,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,618. There were 15.8% of families and 11.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.7% of under eighteens and 19.2% of those over 64.
Government
| Town Manager | Tim Crowe (1st Selectman) |
| Town Clerk | Beth Dwelley |
| Treasurer | Diane Crowe |
| Selectmen | Tim Crowe Robert Tibbetts Bradley Potter |
| School Board | Bonnie Tibbetts Heidi Potter Marilyn Renaud |
| Tax Collector | Diane Crowe |
| [10] | |
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ↑ "Profile for Waite, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Waite town, Washington County, Maine". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Town of Waite. Washington County Government. Retrieved on 2008-03-30.
Coordinates: 45°19′32″N 67°41′25″W / 45.32556°N 67.69028°W