Windsor, Maine facts for kids
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Windsor, Maine
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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 | Windsor Halls Corner North Windsor South Windsor West Windsor Windsor Station Windsorville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.52 sq mi (92.00 km2) |
| • Land | 34.65 sq mi (89.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,632 |
| • Density | 76/sq mi (29.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04363
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-86165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582818 |
Windsor is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,632 at the 2020 census. Windsor is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.
History
The territory was first incorporated March 3, 1809, under the name of "Malta." Shortly after, a minor rebellion called the "Malta War" broke out against the Massachusetts state government in Boston over settlement and land ownership rights. In 1820, the town was reincorporated under the name "Gerry" to honor the late statesman and Vice President Elbridge Gerry. Two years after that, the town was renamed Windsor in its final reincorporation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.52 square miles (92.00 km2), of which 34.65 square miles (89.74 km2) is land and 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 468 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,054 | 125.2% | |
| 1830 | 1,485 | 40.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,789 | 20.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,793 | 0.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,548 | −13.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,266 | −18.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,079 | −14.8% | |
| 1890 | 853 | −20.9% | |
| 1900 | 782 | −8.3% | |
| 1910 | 706 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 599 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 565 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 695 | 23.0% | |
| 1950 | 740 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 878 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,097 | 24.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,702 | 55.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,895 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,204 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,575 | 16.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,632 | 2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,575 people, 1,039 households, and 721 families living in the town. The population density was 74.3 inhabitants per square mile (28.7/km2). There were 1,152 housing units at an average density of 33.2 per square mile (12.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 1,039 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the town was 42.1 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Points of interest
- Hussey's General Store
- Maine Fiber Frolic
- Windsor Fair Grounds
See also
In Spanish: Windsor (Maine) para niños
