It's not fair': Milo man a

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...

Soldiers Escorted Out Of Dexter

Maine 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Maine Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Fourth of July Community Picnic, Bethel, ME - July 4, 2009
Independence Day Parade, Chebeague...

What's canceled and what's a

An Invitation to our Stetson Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Stetson, 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 Stetson 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 Stetson

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 Stetson organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Stetson 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 Stetson 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 Stetson 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 Stetson! 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 Stetson area and around the...

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 Stetson

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 Stetson,...

Stetson Maine Information: Stetson, Maine is part of PENOBSCOT County. Population for Stetson from the last gathering is 981. You can view Stetson venues that host many Stetson ME events every year. You can also research Stetson Maine homes for sale by visiting our Stetson Maine real estate guide. Stetson Maine has a latitude of 44.8756 and a longitude of -69.0883. Zip codes in Stetson, ME include 04488 ... more Stetson zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Stetson, ME
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Stetson, ME was 981.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Stetson was 496, which represents 50.6 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Stetson, ME
There are an estimated 228 married men in the town. 58.3 percent of men over 15 years old in Stetson are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Stetson is 485 which is 49.4 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Stetson, Maine
There are an estimated 232 married women in the community. 60.7 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Stetson, ME
The median age of people living in Stetson, ME was 36.7 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 Stetson was 64. There were 723 people above the age of 18, which represents 73.7 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 9.3 percent of the population (91) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Stetson, ME
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Stetson, ME was 975.

White Population in Stetson, ME
The estimated White population in the Stetson community is 968, which is 98.7 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Stetson, Maine
The estimated Black/African American population is 2, which is 0.2 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Stetson, ME
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Stetson, ME was 5.

Asian Population in Stetson, Maine
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 0.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Stetson, ME
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Stetson 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 6 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Stetson community was 0, or 0 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Stetson, ME
The household population number in Stetson was 981.

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

Average Household Size in Stetson, ME
The average household size in Stetson is 2.56 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.95 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Stetson, ME
At the time of the last census survey, there were 513 total housing units in Stetson.

The number of occupied housing units was 383, or 74.7 of the total units in town. Of these, 337 were owner-occupied (88), and 46 were renter-occupied (12, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 130 vacant homes in Stetson at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Stetson, Maine
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 136, with a median value in dollars of 76,700.

Monthly Owner Costs in Stetson, ME
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $725 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Stetson, average costs per month were $264 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 524 people in the community had a high school degree, or 80.4 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Stetson, Maine
85 people in Stetson also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 13 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Stetson, ME
The number of Civilian Veterans in Stetson was 124, or 17.5 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Stetson, ME
In 2000, there were 172 people in Stetson, ME listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Stetson, ME
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 20 people in Stetson who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 2.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Stetson, Maine
There were 504 in the labor force in Stetson at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 66.1 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 Stetson was 35 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Stetson, ME
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $30,606. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Stetson, ME
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $32,337. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Stetson, Maine
Per capita income in Stetson in the last full census was 13,626. 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 Stetson numbered 35, or 12.7 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Stetson, ME
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 167, or 17.5 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.