Appleton, Maine facts for kids
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Appleton, Maine
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Location in Knox County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox |
| Villages | Appleton Burkettville North Appleton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.43 sq mi (86.58 km2) |
| • Land | 32.71 sq mi (84.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,411 |
| • Density | 43/sq mi (16.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04862
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-01465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582327 |
Appleton is a small town in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. It is located about 15 miles away from Penobscot Bay. Nearby coastal towns include Camden and Rockland. Appleton is also about 30 miles east of Augusta, the state capital. In 2020, about 1,411 people lived there.
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Appleton's History
Appleton became an official town on January 28, 1829. Before that, it was known as the Plantation of Appleton. A "plantation" was an early type of settlement. The town was named after Nathaniel Appleton. He was an important officer for over 20 years in a group called the "Twenty Associates." This group owned land in Appleton and other nearby towns like Camden, Hope, Liberty, and Montville.
Where is Appleton? (Geography)
Appleton is located in the state of Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 33.43 square miles (86.58 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.71 square miles (84.72 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Appleton? (Population)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 891 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,727 | 93.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,573 | −8.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,485 | −5.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,348 | −9.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,080 | −19.9% | |
| 1900 | 975 | −9.7% | |
| 1910 | 842 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 683 | −18.9% | |
| 1930 | 574 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 671 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 672 | 0.1% | |
| 1970 | 628 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 818 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,069 | 30.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,271 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,316 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,411 | 7.2% | |
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The census is a count of all the people living in an area. The 2010 census showed that 1,316 people lived in Appleton. These people lived in 545 different homes. Most of the people in Appleton were White (about 97.8%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
About 30.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (56.9%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.41 people. The average age of people in Appleton was 43 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Appleton
Students in Appleton attend public schools.
- Appleton Village School teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It is part of School Union 69.
- For high school, students go to Camden Hills Regional High School.
Famous People from Appleton
Some well-known people have connections to Appleton:
- Barbara Merrill: A state legislator who ran for governor in Maine.
- Jonathan Richman: A famous singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
- Gary Sukeforth: A state legislator and a grocery store owner.
- Zachary Fowler: The winner of season 3 of the TV show "Alone."
See also
In Spanish: Appleton (Maine) para niños
