EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Family roots woman's impetus to re-invigorate local historical society

Acton woman faces multiple stalking charges

Ruling on Big Daddy's license not expected soon

An Invitation to our Acton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Acton, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

There is Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child!

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a child from New York City! Thanks to the many...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Acton area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maine’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Acton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Acton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Acton is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Acton area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Acton Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Acton! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Acton area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Acton

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Acton,...

Don’t let dining out in the Acton area do you in!

Going out to eat in Acton and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Acton Maine Information: Acton, Maine is part of YORK County. Population for Acton from the last gathering is 2145. You can view Acton venues that host many Acton ME events every year. You can also research Acton Maine homes for sale by visiting our Acton Maine real estate guide. Acton Maine has a latitude of 43.5668 and a longitude of -70.9147. Zip codes in Acton, ME include 04001 ... more Acton zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Acton, ME
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Acton, ME was 2,145.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Acton was 1,078, which represents 50.3 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Acton, ME
There are an estimated 551 married men in the town. 65.8 percent of men over 15 years old in Acton are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Acton is 1,067 which is 49.7 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Acton, Maine
There are an estimated 570 married women in the community. 65.5 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Acton, ME
The median age of people living in Acton, ME was 41.1 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Acton was 119. There were 1,601 people above the age of 18, which represents 74.6 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 15.6 percent of the population (335) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Acton, ME
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Acton, ME was 2,125.

White Population in Acton, ME
The estimated White population in the Acton community is 2,111, which is 98.4 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Acton, Maine
The estimated Black/African American population is 2, which is 0.1 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Acton, ME
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Acton, ME was 7.

Asian Population in Acton, Maine
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 5.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Acton, ME
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Acton was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 0, while those of “two or more races” was 20 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Acton community was 19, or 0.9 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Acton, ME
The household population number in Acton was 2,145.

Group Quarters Population in Acton, ME
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Acton, ME
The average household size in Acton is 2.51 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.91 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Acton, ME
At the time of the last census survey, there were 1,910 total housing units in Acton.

The number of occupied housing units was 855, or 44.8 of the total units in town. Of these, 763 were owner-occupied (89.2), and 92 were renter-occupied (10.8, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 1,055 vacant homes in Acton at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Acton, Maine
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 563, with a median value in dollars of 120,500.

Monthly Owner Costs in Acton, ME
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $897 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Acton, average costs per month were $283 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 1,313 people in the community had a high school degree, or 86.2 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Acton, Maine
303 people in Acton also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 19.9 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Acton, ME
The number of Civilian Veterans in Acton was 322, or 20.1 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Acton, ME
In 2000, there were 407 people in Acton, ME listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Acton, ME
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 124 people in Acton who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 6.1 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Acton, Maine
There were 1,037 in the labor force in Acton at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 62.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Acton was 36.1 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Acton, ME
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $39,036. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Acton, ME
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $45,353. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Acton, Maine
Per capita income in Acton in the last full census was 19,447. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Acton numbered 44, or 7 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Acton, ME
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 224, or 10.5 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.