Alton, Maine facts for kids
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Alton, Maine
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 Alton, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.55 sq mi (110.20 km2) |
| • Land | 42.31 sq mi (109.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04468
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-01115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582322 |
Alton is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bangor area. In 2020, about 829 people lived there. The town gets its name from a place called Alton in England.
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Exploring Alton's Location and Size
Alton is a town in Maine. It covers an area of about 42.55 square miles (110.20 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Where is Alton, Maine?
Alton is found along State Highway 16. It is about 18 miles north of a bigger city called Bangor. The town is also right next to Old Town. You can find it west of Interstate 95.
Alton's Mail and Post Office
Even though Alton is its own town, it does not have its own ZIP code or post office. People in Alton use the ZIP code for Old Town. The closest places to send mail are in Old Town and Hudson.
Who Lives in Alton?
The number of people living in Alton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1850.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 252 | — | |
| 1860 | 531 | 110.7% | |
| 1870 | 508 | −4.3% | |
| 1880 | 419 | −17.5% | |
| 1890 | 348 | −16.9% | |
| 1900 | 314 | −9.8% | |
| 1910 | 259 | −17.5% | |
| 1920 | 209 | −19.3% | |
| 1930 | 209 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 286 | 36.8% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 340 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 468 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 771 | 64.7% | |
| 2000 | 816 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 890 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 829 | −6.9% | |
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Alton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 890 people living in Alton. These people lived in 347 different homes. About 240 of these homes were families. The town had about 21 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Alton were White. A small number of people were Native American, African American, or Asian. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many homes in Alton had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About one-fifth of all homes had just one person living there. Some of these single people were 65 years old or older.
On average, about 2.56 people lived in each home. For families, the average was about 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Alton
The average age of people in Alton in 2010 was about 39 years old.
- About 21.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.3% were male and 50.7% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Alton (Maine) para niños
