Topsham (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Topsham, Maine
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 Topsham (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.37 sq mi (29.45 km2) |
| • Land | 11.03 sq mi (28.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,623 |
| • Density | 600.73/sq mi (231.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04086
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-76925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0577202 |
Topsham is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in the state of Maine, United States. It is located in Sagadahoc County. In 2020, about 6,623 people lived there. Topsham is part of a larger group of towns, including Portland and South Portland.
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Topsham's Location and Size
Topsham is found at specific map coordinates: 43.932006 degrees North and 69.953815 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Topsham is about 11.2 square miles (29.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.0 square miles (28.5 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Topsham: Population Facts
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| 2020 | 6,623 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 6,271 people living in Topsham. This means there were about 568.9 people per square mile. There were 2,375 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,681 were families.
Most people in Topsham were White (94.45%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American (1.80%), Asian (1.48%), Native American (0.21%), and Pacific Islander (0.08%) residents. About 1.53% of people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.58% of the population.
Households and Families
Many households in Topsham had children under 18 living with them (37.9%). Most households (58.8%) were married couples living together. About 9.1% of homes had a female head of the household with no husband present. Some households (29.2%) were not families.
About 24.1% of all households were individuals living alone. Of these, 10.7% were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had 2.59 people, and each family had 3.08 people.
Age Groups in Topsham
The population of Topsham was spread across different age groups. About 28.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 5.7%. The largest group, 32.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 20.3%, and 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Topsham was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Topsham was $45,634 per year. For families, the average income was $53,077. Men earned about $36,011 per year, while women earned about $30,198. The average income per person in Topsham was $19,995.
A small number of families (2.3%) and people (3.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.6% of those under 18 years old.
