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Anson, Maine
Anson (CDP), Maine is located in Maine
Anson (CDP), Maine
Anson (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
Country United States
State Maine
County Somerset
Area
 • Total 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Land 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2)
 • Water 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 680
 • Density 524.69/sq mi (202.59/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04911
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-01360
GNIS feature ID 0561270

Anson is a small community located in Somerset County, Maine, in the United States. It's a special kind of area called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts separately for population numbers. In 2000, about 818 people lived here.

Where is Anson Located?

Anson is found in the state of Maine. Its exact location is 44°48′4″N 69°53′32″W / 44.80111°N 69.89222°W / 44.80111; -69.89222.

Land and Water Around Anson

This community covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Anson?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 680
U.S. Decennial Census

In the year 2000, there were 818 people living in Anson. These people lived in 324 different homes. About 204 of these homes were families living together.

How Many People Per Square Mile?

The population density was about 619 people for every square mile. This means the area was not too crowded. There were also about 260 housing units per square mile.

Age Groups in Anson

The people in Anson were spread out across different age groups:

  • About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 9.0% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
  • The largest group, 30.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 20.9% were aged 45 to 64.
  • And 14.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Anson was 36 years old.

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