Hersey, Maine

Hersey is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 83 at the 2010 census.

Hersey, Maine
Town
Location of Hersey, Maine
Coordinates: 46°5′6″N 68°23′0″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyAroostook
Area
 • Total39.86 sq mi (103.24 km2)
 • Land39.65 sq mi (102.69 km2)
 • Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 • Total83
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
82
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04780
Area code(s)207
FIPS code23-32685
GNIS feature ID1729675

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.86 square miles (103.24 km2), of which 39.65 square miles (102.69 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870107—
188015948.6%
1890151−5.0%
190019931.8%
1910186−6.5%
192024531.7%
1930195−20.4%
1940150−23.1%
1950116−22.7%
1960106−8.6%
197081−23.6%
198067−17.3%
1990693.0%
200063−8.7%
20108331.7%
Est. 201480[4]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 83 people, 32 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 2.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.8/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.5 per square mile (0.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.[2] Of the 32 households 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.9% were non-families. 15.6% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 45.3 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 63 people, 28 households, and 19 families living in the town. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile (0.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.06% White, and 7.94% from two or more races.[6] Of the 28 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median household income was $22,500 and the median family income was $28,750. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,425. There were 10.0% of families and 10.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  4. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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