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{{Short description| Town in the state of Maine, United States}}
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'''Milbridge''' is a town in [[Washington County, Maine|Washington County]], [[Maine]], [[United States]] at the mouth of the [[Narraguagus River]]. The population was 1,353 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Milbridge''' is a town in [[Washington County, Maine|Washington County]], [[Maine]], United States at the mouth of the [[Narraguagus River]].<ref name="Gazetteer 1886" /> The population was 1,375 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302945600|title=Census - Geography Profile: Milbridge town, Washington County, Maine|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The town was incorporated in 1848.<ref name="Gazetteer 1886">{{Cite book |last = Varney |first = George J. |title = Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Millbridge |place = Boston |publisher = Russell |year = 1886 |url =https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo1.ark:/13960/t5gb2p526&view=1up&seq=371 }}</ref> It contains the villages of [[Milbridge (CDP), Maine|Milbridge]] and Wyman.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|72.97|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|24.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|48.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> 1,277
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|72.97|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|24.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|48.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref>

Number of Households: 864

Elevation: 20 Feet

County: Washington

Region: New-England-Northeast

Telephone Area Code: 207

ZIP Code: 04658


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{USCensusPop
|1850= 1170
|1850= 1170
|1860= 1282
|1860= 1282
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|2000= 1279
|2000= 1279
|2010= 1353
|2010= 1353
|2020= 1375
|estyear=2014
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=1305
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $44,545.<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Milbridge%20town,%20Washington%20County,%20Maine |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the town was $22,371, and the median income for a family was $27,120. Males had a median income of $25,850 versus $17,356 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $11,996. About 14.9% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 23.0% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 612 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|55.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,009 housing units at an average density of {{convert|41.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.2% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 612 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|55.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,009 housing units at an average density of {{convert|41.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.2% of the population.


There were 612 households of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.
There were 612 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.


The median age in the town was 47.3 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 63 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The median age in the town was 47.3 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 63 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
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==Economy==
==Economy==
The economy consists of people involved in agriculture, commercial fishing, retail and tourism.
The economy consists of people involved in agriculture, commercial fishing, retail and tourism.

Two of Milbridge's largest employers are Wyman's and Kelco.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maineterrain.com/milbridge-maine-guide/ |title=Milbridge, Maine: A Helpful Guide |website=Maine Terrain|date=May 6, 2022 }}</ref>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[Katie Aselton]], director and actress (''[[The Puffy Chair]]'' filmed in Milbridge)<ref>http://geraldpeary.com/interviews/def/duplass.html</ref>
* [[Katie Aselton]], director and actress (''[[The Puffy Chair]]'' filmed in Milbridge)—from Milbridge<ref>{{cite web |title=Jay Duplass, The Puffy Chair |url=http://geraldpeary.com/interviews/def/duplass.html}}</ref>
* [[Gene Carter]], federal judge—born in Milbridge<ref>{{cite web |title=Carter, Gene |url=https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/carter-gene |website=Federal Judicial Center |access-date=February 15, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Gene Carter]], federal judge
* [[Theodore Enslin]] (1925–2011), poet—resident of Milbridge<ref>{{cite news |title=Theodore Enslin |url=https://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/27/obituaries/theodore-enslin/ |access-date=February 15, 2020 |work=Bangor Daily News |date=November 27, 2011}}</ref>
* [[Theodore Enslin]], poet
* [[Sue Hubbell]], author<ref>{{cite news|last=Anstead|first=Alicia|title=A Country Hubbell|newspaper=Bangor Daily News|date=9/11/1998}}</ref>{{Verify source|date=April 2012}}<ref>[http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/living/arts-a-living/wonders-of-nature-celebrated-in-new-book/ Wonders of Nature Celebrated in New Book - The Ellsworth AmericanThe Ellsworth American] Retrieved 2017-04-28.</ref>
* [[Sue Hubbell]], author—resident of Milbridge<ref>{{cite news|last=Anstead|first=Alicia|title=A Country Hubbell|newspaper=Bangor Daily News|url=https://archive.bangordailynews.com/1998/09/12/a-country-hubbell-naturalist-writer-sue-hubbell-divides-her-time-between-washington-d-c-and-washington-county/ |date=September 12, 1998}}</ref>
* [[David J. Kennedy]], Speaker of the Maine [[Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] (1963-1964) and (1967-1972)
* [[David J. Kennedy (politician)|David J. Kennedy]] (1907–1995), [[Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives]]—native of Milbridge<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SJZJAAAAIBAJ&pg=3812,3091176&dq=dana-childs+maine&hl=en|title=David Kennedy, ex-Maine House speaker, dies|date=July 13, 1995|work=[[Bangor Daily News]]|pages=B–8|access-date=February 15, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://townofmilbridge.webs.com/ Town of Milbridge Official Site]
* {{official website|https://townofmilbridge.webs.com/}}
* {{Citation
| last = Varney
| first = George J.
| title = Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Millbridge
| place = Boston
| publisher = Russell
| year = 1886
| url = http://history.rays-place.com/me/millbridge-me.htm }}


{{Washington County, Maine}}
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[[Category:Towns in Washington County, Maine]]
[[Category:Towns in Washington County, Maine]]

Latest revision as of 20:40, 1 May 2024

Milbridge, Maine
Town
The church in Milbridge center
The church in Milbridge center
Milbridge, Maine is located in Maine
Milbridge, Maine
Milbridge, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°31′36″N 67°52′16″W / 44.52667°N 67.87111°W / 44.52667; -67.87111
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyWashington
Incorporated (town)1848
VillagesMilbridge
Wyman
Area
[1]
 • Total
72.97 sq mi (188.99 km2)
 • Land24.25 sq mi (62.81 km2)
 • Water48.72 sq mi (126.18 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,375
 • Density57/sq mi (21.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04658
Area code207
FIPS code23-45600
GNIS feature ID0582594
Websitetownofmilbridge.webs.com

Milbridge is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States at the mouth of the Narraguagus River.[2] The population was 1,375 at the 2020 census.[3] The town was incorporated in 1848.[2] It contains the villages of Milbridge and Wyman.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.97 square miles (188.99 km2), of which 24.25 square miles (62.81 km2) is land and 48.72 square miles (126.18 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18501,170—
18601,2829.6%
18701,55821.5%
18801,75212.5%
18901,96312.0%
19001,921−2.1%
19101,550−19.3%
19201,196−22.8%
19301,2131.4%
19401,3188.7%
19501,199−9.0%
19601,101−8.2%
19701,1544.8%
19801,30613.2%
19901,305−0.1%
20001,279−2.0%
20101,3535.8%
20201,3751.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $44,545.[5]

2010 census

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As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 612 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.8 inhabitants per square mile (21.5/km2). There were 1,009 housing units at an average density of 41.6 per square mile (16.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 612 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 47.3 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 63 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

Economy

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The economy consists of people involved in agriculture, commercial fishing, retail and tourism.

Two of Milbridge's largest employers are Wyman's and Kelco.[7]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Varney, George J. (1886). Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Millbridge. Boston: Russell.
  3. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Milbridge town, Washington County, Maine". Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "2020 Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  7. ^ "Milbridge, Maine: A Helpful Guide". Maine Terrain. May 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jay Duplass, The Puffy Chair".
  9. ^ "Carter, Gene". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Theodore Enslin". Bangor Daily News. November 27, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  11. ^ Anstead, Alicia (September 12, 1998). "A Country Hubbell". Bangor Daily News.
  12. ^ "David Kennedy, ex-Maine House speaker, dies". Bangor Daily News. July 13, 1995. pp. B–8. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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