Stetson, Maine facts for kids
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Stetson, Maine
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 Stetson, Maine
Location in Maine
Stetson, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.65 sq mi (94.92 km2) |
| • Land | 34.99 sq mi (90.62 km2) |
| • Water | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,186 |
| • Density | 34/sq mi (13.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04488
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-74055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582746 |
Stetson is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,186 people lived there.
The town got its name from Amasa Stetson, who was one of its first owners. His brother, Simeon Stetson, also lived in the area for a while. Simeon's sons later became important business and political leaders in the city of Bangor.
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Where is Stetson Located?
Stetson is located in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 36.65 square miles (94.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Historic Buildings in Stetson
One important old building in Stetson is the Stetson Union Church. It was built in 1843. The church was designed in a style called Greek Revival, which was popular for buildings at that time. It was designed by an architect named Benjamin S. Deane from Bangor. This church is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
How Many People Live in Stetson?
The number of people living in Stetson has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 114 | — | |
| 1840 | 616 | 440.4% | |
| 1850 | 885 | 43.7% | |
| 1860 | 913 | 3.2% | |
| 1870 | 937 | 2.6% | |
| 1880 | 729 | −22.2% | |
| 1890 | 618 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 503 | −18.6% | |
| 1910 | 480 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 427 | −11.0% | |
| 1930 | 420 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 408 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 434 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 395 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 618 | 56.5% | |
| 1990 | 847 | 37.1% | |
| 2000 | 981 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,202 | 22.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,186 | −1.3% | |
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Stetson's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,202 people lived in Stetson. There were 479 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Stetson were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian, or from two or more races.
The average age of people in Stetson in 2010 was about 41.6 years old. About half of the residents were male and half were female.
See also
- In Spanish: Stetson (Maine) para niños
