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| Somerset County, Maine | |
 Somerset County Courthouse
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 Location in the state of Maine | |
 Maine's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | 1809 |
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| Named for | Somerset County, England |
| Seat | Skowhegan |
| Largest town | Skowhegan |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
4,094 sq mi (10,603 km²) 3,924 sq mi (10,163 km²) 169 sq mi (438 km²), 4.1% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
50,477 |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | http://somersetcounty-me.org/ |
Somerset County is a county in the state of Maine, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,477.[1] Its county seat is Skowhegan.[2]
History[]
Somerset County was established on March 1, 1809[3][4] from portions of Kennebec County and was named after Somerset County in England.[5]
Government and politics[]
Somerset County is part of Maine's 2nd congressional district.
In 1992, Somerset County was one of three counties in the state (the others being Knox and Piscataquis) where Ross Perot received over 38% of the vote and won.[6] In 2008, Barack Obama received 51.9% of the vote.[7]
Voter registration[]
| Voter registration and party enrollment as of May 2019 [8] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background-color:#ffffcc;" width=10px | | Unenrolled | 13,390 | 36.2% | ||
| style="background-color:#FF3333;" width=10px | | Republican | 12,051 | 32.58% | ||
| style="background-color:#3333FF;" width=10px | | Democratic | 10,004 | 27.05% | ||
| style="background-color:#0BDA51;" width=10px | | Green Independent | 1,539 | 4.16% | ||
| style="background-color:#FFCC00;" width=10px | | Libertarian | 1 | 0% | ||
| Total | 36,985 | 100% | |||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 16,644 | 60.35% | 10,199 | 36.98% | 735 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 15,001 | 57.55% | 9,092 | 34.88% | 1,971 | 7.56% |
| 2012 | 11,800 | 47.61% | 12,216 | 49.28% | 771 | 3.11% |
| 2008 | 11,867 | 46.07% | 13,335 | 51.77% | 556 | 2.16% |
| 2004 | 12,953 | 47.78% | 13,555 | 50.00% | 600 | 2.21% |
| 2000 | 10,684 | 44.61% | 11,538 | 48.17% | 1,729 | 7.22% |
| 1996 | 6,247 | 27.03% | 11,773 | 50.94% | 5,091 | 22.03% |
| 1992 | 6,780 | 25.66% | 9,274 | 35.10% | 10,370 | 39.24% |
| 1988 | 11,430 | 56.58% | 8,603 | 42.59% | 168 | 0.83% |
| 1984 | 13,010 | 62.64% | 7,657 | 36.86% | 104 | 0.50% |
| 1980 | 9,286 | 47.59% | 8,115 | 41.59% | 2,112 | 10.82% |
| 1976 | 8,868 | 46.76% | 9,465 | 49.91% | 633 | 3.34% |
| 1972 | 10,079 | 62.97% | 5,921 | 36.99% | 5 | 0.03% |
| 1968 | 6,720 | 43.76% | 8,312 | 54.13% | 324 | 2.11% |
| 1964 | 4,541 | 29.77% | 10,694 | 70.11% | 18 | 0.12% |
| 1960 | 10,142 | 59.32% | 6,956 | 40.68% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 10,471 | 71.77% | 4,119 | 28.23% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 9,805 | 66.93% | 4,815 | 32.87% | 29 | 0.20% |
| 1948 | 6,301 | 60.48% | 4,034 | 38.72% | 83 | 0.80% |
| 1944 | 7,167 | 57.23% | 5,331 | 42.57% | 25 | 0.20% |
| 1940 | 7,526 | 53.42% | 6,534 | 46.38% | 28 | 0.20% |
| 1936 | 7,558 | 56.91% | 5,282 | 39.77% | 441 | 3.32% |
| 1932 | 7,144 | 53.07% | 6,040 | 44.87% | 277 | 2.06% |
| 1928 | 8,055 | 70.62% | 3,251 | 28.50% | 100 | 0.88% |
| 1924 | 6,855 | 73.83% | 1,822 | 19.62% | 608 | 6.55% |
| 1920 | 6,533 | 68.11% | 2,770 | 28.88% | 289 | 3.01% |
| 1916 | 3,567 | 51.24% | 3,134 | 45.02% | 260 | 3.74% |
| 1912 | 1,235 | 19.43% | 2,317 | 36.45% | 2,804 | 44.12% |
| 1908 | 3,688 | 65.30% | 1,676 | 29.67% | 284 | 5.03% |
| 1904 | 3,716 | 68.99% | 1,324 | 24.58% | 346 | 6.42% |
| 1900 | 3,727 | 61.21% | 1,949 | 32.01% | 413 | 6.78% |
| 1896 | 4,695 | 68.12% | 2,018 | 29.28% | 179 | 2.60% |
| 1892 | 3,777 | 54.60% | 2,872 | 41.51% | 269 | 3.89% |
| 1888 | 4,572 | 60.32% | 2,851 | 37.61% | 157 | 2.07% |
| 1884 | 4,159 | 53.80% | 2,974 | 38.47% | 598 | 7.74% |
| 1880 | 4,090 | 50.74% | 3,526 | 43.74% | 445 | 5.52% |
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,094 square miles (10,600 km2), of which 3,924 square miles (10,160 km2) is land and 169 square miles (440 km2) (4.1%) is water.[10] It is the third-largest county in Maine by area.
Mountains[]
- Boundary Bald Mountain
- Coburn Mountain
- Mount Bigelow
- Moxie Mountain
- Sandy Bay Mountain
Bodies of water[]
- Carrabassett River
- Flagstaff Lake
- Kennebec River
- Moose River
- Moxie Falls
Major highways[]
- Maine State Route 6
- Maine State Route 8
- Maine State Route 11
- Maine State Route 15
- Maine State Route 16
- Maine State Route 27
- Maine State Route 100
- Maine State Route 137
- U.S. Route 201
- Armstrong-Jackman Border Crossing
- U.S. Route 201A
Adjacent counties and municipalities[]
- Aroostook County – north
- Penobscot County – east
- Piscataquis County – east
- Waldo County – southeast
- Kennebec County – south
- Franklin County – southwest
- Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Quebec – west
- Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality, Quebec – west
- Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality, Quebec – northwest
- Montmagny Regional County Municipality, Quebec – northwest
Somerset County is one of few counties in the United States to border ten counties and county equivalents.
Demographics[]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 12,910 | ||
| 1820 | 21,787 | 68.8% | |
| 1830 | 35,787 | 64.3% | |
| 1840 | 33,912 | −5.2% | |
| 1850 | 35,581 | 4.9% | |
| 1860 | 36,753 | 3.3% | |
| 1870 | 34,611 | −5.8% | |
| 1880 | 32,333 | −6.6% | |
| 1890 | 32,627 | 0.9% | |
| 1900 | 33,849 | 3.7% | |
| 1910 | 36,301 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 37,171 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 39,111 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 38,245 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 39,785 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 39,749 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 40,597 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 45,028 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 49,767 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 50,888 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 52,228 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] 1790–1960[12] 1900–1990[13] 1990–2000[14] 2010–2020[15] | |||
2000 census[]
As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 50,888 people, 20,496 households, and 14,121 families living in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5/km2). There were 28,222 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.00% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.9% were of English, 17.7% French, 15.1% United States or American, 11.5% Irish and 8.8% French Canadian ancestry. 96.2% spoke English and 2.9% French as their first language.
There were 20,496 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,731, and the median income for a family was $36,464. Males had a median income of $29,032 versus $20,745 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,474. About 11.10% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census[]
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 52,228 people, 21,927 households, and 14,353 families living in the county.[17] The population density was 13.3 inhabitants per square mile (5.1 /km2). There were 30,569 housing units at an average density of 7.8 per square mile (3.0 /km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 25.1% were French, 24.2% were English, 15.8% were Irish, 8.0% were German, 7.9% were American, and 6.1% were French Canadian.[19]
Of the 21,927 households, 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.5% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 43.6 years.[17]
The median income for a household in the county was $36,647 and the median income for a family was $47,177. Males had a median income of $41,235 versus $30,029 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,709. About 14.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.[20]
Education[]
School administrative districts[]
The following school districts are located at least partly in Somerset County:[21]
- MSAD 4
- MSAD 12
- MSAD 13
- MSAD 49
- MSAD 53
- MSAD 54
- MSAD 59
- MSAD 74
Secondary schools[]
- Carrabec High School – North Anson[22]
- Faith Baptist Christian School – Skowhegan (serves multiple grades)[23]
- Forest Hills Consolidated School (K-12) – Jackman[24]
- Lawrence High School – Fairfield[25]
- Madison Area Memorial High School – Madison[26]
- Maine Academy of Natural Sciences – Hinckley[27]
- Maine Central Institute – Pittsfield[28]
- Skowhegan Area High School – Skowhegan[29]
- Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School – Bingham[30]
Higher education[]
- Kennebec Valley Community College
Miscellaneous[]
- Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
- L.C. Bates Museum
Communities[]
Towns[]
Census-designated places[]
- Anson
- Bingham
- Fairfield
- Hartland
- Madison
- Norridgewock
- Pittsfield
- Skowhegan
Plantations[]
- Brighton Plantation
- Dennistown
- Highland Plantation
- Pleasant Ridge Plantation
- The Forks
- West Forks
Unorganized territories[]
- Central Somerset
- Northeast Somerset
- Northwest Somerset
- Seboomook Lake
Villages[]
- Flagstaff
- North Anson
- Rockwood
See also[]
- Historical U.S. Census Totals for Somerset County, Maine
- List of counties in Maine
- List of Maine county name etymologies
- List of towns in Somerset County
- Category:People from Somerset County, Maine
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, Maine
References[]
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Somerset County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23025.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ Seltzer, Leon Eugene (1952). The Columbia Lippincott gazetteer of the world. Columbia Univ. Pr.. p. 1794. ISBN 0-231-01559-3. OCLC 299604592. https://archive.org/details/columbialippinco00selt.
- ^ "History of Somerset County, Maine". http://history.rays-place.com/me/somerset-cty-me.htm.
- ^ Yates, Edgar A.P. (Jun 13, 1928). "Some Maine town names". The Lewiston Daily Sun: pp. 4. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3aQgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FWkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1463%2C5719635.
- ^ "1992 Presidential Election Statistics". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/stats.php?year=1992&f=1&off=0&elect=0.
- ^ "President Map – Election Results 2008". 2008-12-09. https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2008/results/president/map.html?scp=1&sq=%22election+map&st=cse.
- ^ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions (5 May 2019). "Registered & Enrolled Voters - Statewide" (PDF). Department of the Secretary of State, State of Maine. p. 26. https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23025.html.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23025.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23025.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23025.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23025.
- ^ "Regional School Units In Maine". https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/SAUsbyTypewithCostSharingJULY2018_RSU_forFY19_updated03Aug2018_1.pdf.
- ^ "Carrabec High School". 2019-08-07. http://chs.carrabec.org/.
- ^ "Explore Faith Baptist Christian School in Skowhegan, ME". https://www.greatschools.org/maine/skowhegan/804-Faith-Baptist-Christian-School/.
- ^ "Forest Hills School". 2019-07-31. http://www.sad12.org/.
- ^ "Lawrence High School, Fairfield, Maine USA". https://www.facebook.com/lawrencehighschoolfairfieldmaineusa/.
- ^ "Home". 2019-06-15. https://www.sad59.k12.me.us/high.
- ^ "Good Will Hinckley/Maine Academy of Natural Sciences/United States". https://www.gwh.org/.
- ^ "Maine Central Institute website". http://www.mci-school.org/index.cfm.
- ^ "Home". https://sahs.msad54.org/.
- ^ "sad13" (in en). https://www.sad13.org/.
External links[]
- "Official Website". http://somersetcounty-me.org/.
- "County Commissioner". https://somersetcounty-me.org/county-commissioner.html.
- "Charter". November 2010. https://somersetcounty-me.org/images/pdfs/charter.pdf.
- "History". https://somersetcounty-me.org/history.html.
County politics[]
- "Somerset County". 2019-07-01. https://www.mainedems.org/local/somerset-county.
- "Somerset County Republican Committee". 2019-02-19. https://mainegop.com/somerset/.
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