Kennebec County, Maine
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Location in the state of Maine
Maine's location in the USA
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Founded	1799
Seat	Augusta
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	2,247 km² (951 mi²) 2,247 km² (868 mi²) 217 km² (84 mi²), 8.79%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	117,114 135/sq mi (52/km²)
Website: www.kennebeccounty.org

Kennebec County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of 2000, the population was 117,114. Its county seat is Augusta⁶. The center of population of Maine is located in Kennebec County, in the city of Augusta [1]. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 601 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (900 × 898 pixel, file size: 82 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Seal of Kennebec County, Maine source: http://www. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) None (English de facto; French is also an administrative language) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_ME.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Maine ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) None (English de facto; French is also an administrative language) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Center of population is a subject of study in the field of demographics. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,464 km² (951 mi²). 2,247 km² (868 mi²) of it is land and 217 km² (84 mi²) of it (8.79%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Somerset County, Maine - north
• Waldo County, Maine - east
• Sagadahoc County, Maine - south
• Lincoln County, Maine - south
• Androscoggin County, Maine - southwest
• Franklin County, Maine - northwest

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 117,114 people, 47,683 households, and 31,327 families residing in the county. The population density was 52/km² (135/mi²). There were 56,364 housing units at an average density of 25/km² (65/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.45% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 47,683 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,498, and the median income for a family was $43,814. Males had a median income of $32,279 versus $24,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,520. About 8.50% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

• Albion
• Augusta
• Belgrade
• Benton
• Chelsea
• China
• Clinton
• Farmingdale
• Fayette
• Gardiner
• Hallowell
• Litchfield
• Manchester
• Monmouth
• Mount Vernon
• Oakland
• Pittston
• Randolph
• Readfield
• Rome
• Sidney
• Vassalboro
• Vienna
• Waterville
• Wayne
• West Gardiner
• Windsor
• Winslow
• Winthrop

The county also includes the territory of Unity, which has no major towns. Albion is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... Belgrade is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. ... Benton is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Chelsea is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Clinton is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Farmingdale is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Fayette is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Gardiner is a city located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Hallowell is a city located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Litchfield is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Manchester is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, located at 44. ... Monmouth is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. ... Mount Vernon is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Oakland is a town in Kennebec County in the U.S. state of Maine. ... Pittston is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Randolph is a census-designated place located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Readfield is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. ... Rome is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Sidney is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Vassalboro is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Vienna is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Waterville is a city in Kennebec County, Maine on the Kennebec River. ... Wayne is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... West Gardiner is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Windsor is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... The Winslow Congregational Church on Lithgow Street Winslow is a small residential community built along the banks of Maines Kennebec River. ... Winthrop is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Unity is an unorganized territory located in Kennebec County, Maine. ...

Economy

Kennebec County's economy has traditionally been industrial. A large amount of Paper and textiles were produced, and mills sprung up all along the Kennebec river. With the advent of NAFTA, GATT, and PNTR with China, many of these mills have closed. Farmeres have also been gradually leaving as well. However, there is some promise in light industry returning. However, the county has a problem in that many new people are coming, but solely for welfare benefits. This means the tax base is not increasing but welfare rolls are. Despite this, employment increased by 1.8% in 2006 (in 2005, that number was 1.5%). The median house hold income is currently $36,498. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.2% (lower than it has been in a year).

Education

There are three colleges: Colby and Thomas (both in Waterville), and the University of Maine at Augusta. There is a Catholic Highschool in Waterville, and there are 19 school districts (however, 4 are consolidated ones). In China Maine, there is no Highschool, but a private school (Erskine acedemy) exists, and the town pays for students tuition if they choose to attend. Students from Vassalboro can pick from one of five school districts (Augusta, Winslow, Waterville, Messalonskee, or Lawrence which is in Somerset county). However, many towns have local public highschools.

Religion

There are many churches in Kennebec county, the largest being: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Congregationalist, Unitarian, Church of the Nazarene, Church of Christ, Adventist, and there is even a community of Mormons. However, the largest single denomination are Roman Catholics.

Politics

Kennebec County is a fairly liberal County. While the more rural areas are Republican, the bigger cities are heavily Democratic. Democrats have won this County since 2000 in the Presidential race. This is probably due to the influx of Catholic Candian immigrants, who were disgusted by Republican Governor Owen Brewster's anti-Catholic Klan ties, who tended to vote Democrat. Also, the large number of labor unions influenced this too.

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