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Encyclopedia > Stockholm, Maine


Stockholm is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 271.


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.8 km˛ (34.7 mi˛). 89.6 km˛ (34.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 271 people, 111 households, and 79 families residing in the town. The population density is 3.0/km˛ (7.8/mi˛). There are 140 housing units at an average density of 1.6/km˛ (4.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 99.26% White, 0.00% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There are 111 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% are non-families. 26.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.94.


In the town the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $31,563, and the median income for a family is $36,750. Males have a median income of $25,357 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,246. 8.5% of the population and 8.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


External links

  • Town of Stockholm (http://www.aroostook.me.us/stockholm/)

  Results from FactBites:
 
- Maine's Swedish Colony Guide (2496 words)
Stockholm also became the name of the Plantation that was organized in 1895, although the north side of town was still called Upsala and was so listed on the early railroad timetables.
In 1925 Stockholm had a huge fourth of July Celebration, an earthquake, the local American Legion Post was organized, Quimby sold out to the Atlas Plywood Co., Dr. Theriault was living and practicing in town, potatoes were 40¢ a barrel on 3/20 and $6.00 on 11/2.
Stockholm's population had fallen to 891 in 1940 and fell further to 641 in 1950, 649 in
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