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Danforth is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named for proprietor Thomas Danforth.[2] The population was 587 at the 2020 census.[3] The town contains the villages of Danforth and Eaton. East Grand High School is located in Danforth.

Danforth, Maine
Town
Danforth, Maine Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 45°38′32″N 67°50′2″W
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Washington
Communities	Danforth Eaton
Area [1]
• Total	60.46 sq mi (156.59 km2)
• Land	54.00 sq mi (139.86 km2)
• Water	6.46 sq mi (16.73 km2)
Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	587
• Density	11/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04424
Area code	207
FIPS code	23-16410
GNIS feature ID	0582433

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.46 square miles (156.59 km²), of which, 54.00 square miles (139.86 km²) of it is land and 6.46 square miles (16.73 km²) is water.[1]

History and Residents

Danforth is home to at least three families, one of which is the Cowger family, a family noted in the region who occupy a sort of quasi-multigenerational landed gentry status. Gabe, an associate of the family, is known across the town and surrounding region for his used snowmobile business and tomato growing apprati.

In the fall of 2021, the Howell House of Bowdoin College visited the community and socialized with its inhabitants. The trip was not without injury. Despite peculiar conditions, all residents of the Howell House returned safely. Some were happy. The trip was documented in the formal record of the Howell House, though a Bowdoin Orientarticle was not written. The trip lives on in Danforthian lore.

In Fall 2022, much to the appreciation and admiration of the local inhabitants, the trip was discussed on No Things Considered, a talk show that aires on WBOR, at Bowdoin College. The coverage reignited interest in Danforth in the Howell House. The coverage was not without controversy, as some Danforthians opposed the widespread coverage of such an intimate event.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Danforth has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1840	45		—
1850	168		273.3%
1860	283		68.5%
1870	313		10.6%
1880	612		95.5%
1890	1,063		73.7%
1900	1,092		2.7%
1910	1,295		18.6%
1920	1,201		−7.3%
1930	1,467		22.1%
1940	1,348		−8.1%
1950	1,174		−12.9%
1960	821		−30.1%
1970	794		−3.3%
1980	826		4.0%
1990	710		−14.0%
2000	629		−11.4%
2010	589		−6.4%
2020	587		−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 589 people, 249 households, and 164 families living in the town. The population density was 10.9 inhabitants per square mile (4.2/km²). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2%.[6]

Of the 249 households 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.7% of households were one person and 10.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the town was 46.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 629 people, 263 households, and 175 families living in the town. The population density was 11.6 people per square mile (4.5/km²). There were 544 housing units at an average density of 10.0 per square mile (3.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.68% White, 0.16% Native American and 0.16% Asian.[7] Of the 263 households 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.4% of households were one person and 16.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 23.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median household income was $20,769 and the median family income was $25,341. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,079. About 21.6% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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[de] Danforth (Maine)

Danforth[1] ist eine Town im Washington County des Bundesstaates Maine in den Vereinigten Staaten. Im Jahr 2020 lebten dort 587 Einwohner in 560 Haushalten[2] (in den Vereinigten Staaten werden auch Ferienwohnungen als Haushalte gezählt), auf einer Fläche von 156,59 km².[3]

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- [en] Danforth, Maine

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