Clinton, Maine facts for kids
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Clinton, Maine
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Villages | Clinton Morrison Corner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.79 sq mi (116.01 km2) |
| • Land | 43.87 sq mi (113.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,370 |
| • Density | 77/sq mi (29.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04927
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| Area code(s) | Area code |
Clinton is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, in the United States. It is known as a typical New England town. The town was named after George Clinton, who was an important general during the Revolutionary War and later a U.S. Vice President.
In 2020, about 3,370 people lived in Clinton. The main part of town is called the Clinton village. About 1,386 people lived there in 2020.
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Geography of Clinton
Clinton covers a total area of about 44.79 square miles (116.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Towns and Counties
Clinton shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, you'll find Skowhegan and Canaan. Pittsfield is to the northeast, and Burnham is to the east.
To the south, Clinton borders Benton. To the west, it borders Fairfield. Clinton is the northernmost town in Kennebec County. Towns to its west and north are in Somerset County. Waldo County is located to the east.
Roads and Rivers
Several important roads pass through Clinton. These include Interstate 95, Route 11, Route 100, and Route 23.
The village of Clinton is in the southeastern part of the town. It sits on the north side of the Sebasticook River. This river flows southwest and eventually joins the Kennebec River.
People of Clinton (Demographics)
The number of people living in Clinton has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 533 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,050 | 97.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,356 | 29.1% | |
| 1830 | 2,124 | 56.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,818 | 32.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,743 | −38.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,803 | 3.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,766 | −2.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,665 | −5.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,518 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,398 | −7.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,268 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,230 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,354 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,436 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,623 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,729 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,971 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,696 | 36.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,312 | 22.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,340 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,486 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,370 | −3.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,486 people living in Clinton. These people lived in 1,412 homes. About 962 of these homes were families.
Most people in Clinton were White, making up about 97.1% of the population. About 22.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 12.2% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 40.5 years.
Industries in Clinton
Clinton is very important for milk production in Maine. It is often called the "dairy capital" of the state. About 13% of all the milk produced in Maine comes from Clinton. This milk comes from seven farms in the area. These farms cover a total of 3,778 acres of land.
Another interesting business in Clinton is Fedco Seeds. This company, which sells seeds for gardening and farming, has its main office in town.
History of Clinton
The town of Clinton has a long history. It was officially formed in 1795. At that time, it was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Later, on March 15, 1820, Clinton became part of the new state of Maine. This happened when Maine was accepted as a state within the United States of America.
The town was named after George Clinton. He was a general during the American Revolutionary War. He also served as a U.S. Vice President. It's important to know that the town was not named after DeWitt Clinton.
