Trenton, Maine Explained

Official Name:Trenton, Maine
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Maine#USA
Pushpin Label:Trenton
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maine
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hancock
Parts Type:Villages
Parts:Trenton
Bayside
West Trenton
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:73.53
Area Land Km2:47.06
Area Water Km2:26.47
Area Total Sq Mi:28.39
Area Land Sq Mi:18.17
Area Water Sq Mi:10.22
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1584
Population Density Km2:33.7
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:15
Elevation Ft:49
Coordinates:44.4369°N -68.3919°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:04605
Area Code:207
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:23-77415
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0582768

Trenton is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States, near Acadia National Park. The population was 1,584 at the 2020 census.[1] Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is located in Trenton.

In January 1969, town voters defeated 144–77 an attempt to build a nuclear power plant and aluminum refinery in Trenton.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.39sqmi, of which 18.17sqmi is land and 10.22sqmi is water.[3]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 1,481 people, 663 households, and 409 families living in the town. The population density was 81.5PD/sqmi. There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 56.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 663 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the town was 45.8 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,370 people, 574 households, and 388 families living in the town. The population density was 75.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 816 housing units at an average density of 44.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 95.69% White, 0.58% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 574 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,808, and the median income for a family was $45,859. Males had a median income of $30,847 versus $25,197 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,140. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Bar Harbor Airlines, a regional airline, was headquartered in Trenton. In 1989 the airline headquarters moved to Houston, Texas.[6] [7]

External links

44.4389°N -68.37°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census - Geography Profile: Trenton town, Hancock County, Maine. January 20, 2022.
  2. News: Cole . John N. . The voters of Trenton, the men of TEPCO, and Maine . . January 24, 1969 . and News: Cole . John N. . Happy beginning . . January 31, 1969., reprinted in Book: The Best of Maine Times . Maine Times Publishing Company . 2003 . Bangor, Maine . 27–29, 35 . 0-9729124-1-X.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. December 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 16, 2012.
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  6. World Airline Directory. Flight International. February 14, 1974. "204.
  7. Web site: dead . Bar Harbor Airways is Moving Its Headquarters to Houston . . October 18, 1989 . September 30, 2009 . Boston Globe Archives . https://archive.today/j1yF . July 12, 2012.