St. Albans, Maine facts for kids
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St. Albans, Maine
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Town Hall St. Albans, Maine
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 St. Albans, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.10 sq mi (121.99 km2) |
| • Land | 44.79 sq mi (116.01 km2) |
| • Water | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (17.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04971
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-64850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582707 |
St. Albans is a small town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 2,045 people lived there.
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Exploring St. Albans: Location and Size
St. Albans is located in the state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 47.10 square miles (121.99 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.79 square miles (116.01 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.31 square miles (5.98 square kilometers), is water. This means there are likely some lakes or rivers nearby!
Who Lives in St. Albans? Population Over Time
The population of St. Albans has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 371 | — | |
| 1830 | 920 | 148.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,564 | 70.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,792 | 14.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,808 | 0.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,675 | −7.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,394 | −16.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,206 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,037 | −14.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,027 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 952 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,018 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 950 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,035 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 927 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,041 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,400 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,724 | 23.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,836 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,005 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,045 | 2.0% | |
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A Closer Look: St. Albans in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 2,005 people living in St. Albans. These people lived in 806 different homes, and 576 of these were families.
The town had about 44.8 people per square mile. There were also 1,259 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in St. Albans were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A very small percentage (0.4%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age in St. Albans
Out of the 806 homes in 2010:
- About 29.2% had children under 18 years old living there.
- 55.7% were married couples living together.
- 9.2% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 6.6% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 28.5% were not families (for example, people living alone).
On average, there were 2.47 people in each household and 2.80 people in each family.
The average age of people in St. Albans was 43.9 years.
- 20.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.5% were 65 years old or older.
The town had slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%).
