Steuben, Maine facts for kids
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Steuben, Maine
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The Union Church in the town center
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 Steuben, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.8 sq mi (193.7 km2) |
| • Land | 43.00 sq mi (111.3 km2) |
| • Water | 31.8 sq mi (82.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,129 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04680
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-74125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582747 |
Steuben is a town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It became an official town in 1795. The town was named after Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. He was an important general during the Revolutionary War. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,129 people.
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Population in Steuben
This section shows how the number of people living in Steuben has changed over many years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 347 | — | |
| 1810 | 552 | 59.1% | |
| 1820 | 780 | 41.3% | |
| 1830 | 695 | −10.9% | |
| 1840 | 884 | 27.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,122 | 26.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,191 | 6.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,062 | −10.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,165 | 9.7% | |
| 1890 | 982 | −15.7% | |
| 1900 | 901 | −8.2% | |
| 1910 | 890 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 714 | −19.8% | |
| 1930 | 684 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 690 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 784 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 673 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 697 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 970 | 39.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,084 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,126 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,131 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,129 | −0.2% | |
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Facts from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,131 people living in Steuben. These people lived in 474 homes. About 306 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Steuben were White (95.1%). There were also small numbers of African American (0.5%), Native American (1.6%), and Asian (0.1%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds.
The average age of people in Steuben was 42.4 years old. About 21.8% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (50.8%) than females (49.2%).
Geography of Steuben
Steuben is located in Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town has a total land area of 62.29 square miles (161.3 km²).
Famous People from Steuben
- Martha Gallison Moore Avery: She was a writer and activist.
- Wilmot Hyde Bradley: He was a geologist who lived in Steuben after he retired.
- John Godfrey Moore: He was an American businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Steuben (Maine) para niños
