Pittston, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pittston, Maine
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Pittston Congregational Church in 2018
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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 | Pittston Bailey Corner East Pittston North Pittston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.44 sq mi (86.61 km2) |
| • Land | 32.17 sq mi (83.32 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,875 |
| • Density | 89/sq mi (34.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04345
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-59110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582677 |
Pittston is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 2,875 people lived there. The town got its name from the family of John Pitt, who were some of the first people to settle in the area. Pittston is part of the larger Augusta, Maine "micropolitan area." This means it's a smaller town connected to a bigger city nearby.
You can find two important historic buildings in Pittston: the Major Reuben Colburn House and the Pittston Congregational Church.
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Exploring Pittston's Geography
Pittston covers a total area of about 33.44 square miles (86.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 32.17 square miles (83.32 square kilometers). The rest is water, making up about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers).
People Living in Pittston
Pittston has seen its population change over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 704 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,408 | 100.0% | |
| 1810 | 1,018 | −27.7% | |
| 1820 | 1,337 | 31.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,799 | 34.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,460 | 36.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,823 | 14.8% | |
| 1860 | 2,619 | −7.2% | |
| 1870 | 2,353 | −10.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,458 | 4.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,281 | −47.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,177 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 954 | −18.9% | |
| 1920 | 816 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 893 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,114 | 24.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,258 | 12.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,311 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,617 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,267 | 40.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,444 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,548 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,666 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,875 | 7.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,666 people living in Pittston. These people lived in 1,103 homes, and 758 of those were families. The town had about 82.9 people per square mile. There were also 1,202 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Pittston were White (96.4%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.9%), or Asian (0.4%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, 27.9% had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.4%) were married couples. About 8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 4.4% had a male head of household without a wife. Roughly 31.3% of homes were not families.
About 23.8% of all homes had just one person living there. And 9.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.42 people in each household and 2.82 people in each family.
The average age of people in Pittston in 2010 was 44.8 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18. About 6.2% were between 18 and 24. A larger group, 23.6%, were between 25 and 44. The biggest group, 35.1%, were between 45 and 64. Finally, 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
Notable People from Pittston
Many interesting people have come from Pittston, Maine. Here are a few:
- David Agry – A person who worked as a judge.
- Reuben Colburn – A shipbuilder and a patriot who lived from 1740 to 1818.
- Albert G. Jewett – A judge and diplomat who lived from 1802 to 1885.
- Charles Melville Scammon – A whaleman, naturalist, and writer from the 1800s (1825–1911).
- John F. Young – An Episcopal Bishop of Florida. He also translated the famous song Silent Night from German.
See also
In Spanish: Pittston (Maine) para niños
