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{{Short description| Town in the state of Maine, United States}}
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'''Carmel''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]], [[Maine]], United States. It is part of the [[Bangor, Maine|Bangor]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 2,794 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2301910670| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212163200/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2301910670| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Carmel town, Penobscot County, Maine| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref>
'''Carmel''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]], [[Maine]], United States. It is part of the [[Bangor, Maine|Bangor]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 2,867 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2301910670| title=Census - Geography Profile: Carmel town, Penobscot County, Maine| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=January 16, 2022}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|36.90|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|36.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> The center of town is located at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 2]] and [[Maine State Route 100]] with [[Maine State Route 69]]. [[Interstate 95]] passes east–west through the southern portion of town, with access via exits 167 and 174, both outside the town boundary.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|36.90|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|36.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> The center of town is located at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 2 in Maine|U.S. Route 2]] and [[Maine State Route 100]] with [[Maine State Route 69]]. [[Interstate 95 in Maine|Interstate 95]] passes east–west through the southern portion of town, with access via exits 167 and 174, both outside the town boundary.


Souadabscook Stream is the main waterway through the town, flowing east to the [[Penobscot River]] in [[Hampden, Maine|Hampden]].
Souadabscook Stream is the main waterway through the town, flowing east to the [[Penobscot River]] in [[Hampden, Maine|Hampden]].
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* [[Peleg Bradford Jr.]] 1841-1919, Soldier, Selectman
* [[Myrna Fahey]] (1933–1973), actress
* [[Myrna Fahey]] (1933–1973), actress
* [[Amory Nelson Hardy]], photographer
* [[Amory Nelson Hardy]], photographer
* [[Emory A. Hebard]], Member of the [[Vermont House of Representatives]] from 1961 to 1977, [[Vermont State Treasurer]] from 1977 to 1989
* [[Emory A. Hebard]], Member of the [[Vermont House of Representatives]] from 1961 to 1977, [[Vermont State Treasurer]] from 1977 to 1989
* [[James E. Thorne]], state legislator<ref>{{Cite web |title=James Thorne (Maine) |url=https://ballotpedia.org/James_Thorne_(Maine) |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,794 people, 1,097 households, and 818 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|76.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of {{convert|32.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.8% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,794 people, 1,097 households, and 818 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|76.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of {{convert|32.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.8% of the population.


There were 1,097 households of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.
There were 1,097 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.


The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,416 people, 932 households, and 707 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 66.1 people per square mile (25.5/km²). There were 995 housing units at an average density of 27.2 per square mile (10.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.37% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.91% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.33% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,416 people, 932 households, and 707 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|66.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 995 housing units at an average density of {{convert|27.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.37% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.91% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.33% of the population.


There were 932 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.89.
There were 932 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.89.


In the town, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $37,645, and the median income for a family was $41,474. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $21,176 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,597. About 9.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,645, and the median income for a family was $41,474. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $21,176 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,597. About 9.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Latest revision as of 19:50, 1 May 2024

Carmel, Maine
Town
1930s postcard
1930s postcard
Carmel, Maine is located in Maine
Carmel, Maine
Carmel, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°48′8″N 69°2′13″W / 44.80222°N 69.03694°W / 44.80222; -69.03694
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
Area
[1]
 • Total
36.90 sq mi (95.57 km2)
 • Land36.53 sq mi (94.61 km2)
 • Water0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,867
 • Density78/sq mi (30.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04419
Area code207
FIPS code23-10670
GNIS feature ID0582390
Websitewww.townofcarmel.org

Carmel is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,867 at the 2020 census.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.90 square miles (95.57 km2), of which 36.53 square miles (94.61 km2) is land and 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2) is water.[1] The center of town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Maine State Route 100 with Maine State Route 69. Interstate 95 passes east–west through the southern portion of town, with access via exits 167 and 174, both outside the town boundary.

Souadabscook Stream is the main waterway through the town, flowing east to the Penobscot River in Hampden.

History

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Martin Kinsley of Hampden bought this township in 1795 and began selling lots. The first settlers were Abel Ruggles and the Rev. Paul Ruggles, who named the place to honor the prophet Elijah's experience on Mount Carmel.[3] It was incorporated as a town in 1811.

Notable people

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820153—
183025768.0%
1840520102.3%
18501,225135.6%
18601,2713.8%
18701,3486.1%
18801,220−9.5%
18901,066−12.6%
1900932−12.6%
19101,05012.7%
1920918−12.6%
1930881−4.0%
1940870−1.2%
195099614.5%
19601,20621.1%
19701,3017.9%
19801,69530.3%
19901,90612.4%
20002,41626.8%
20102,79415.6%
20202,8672.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

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As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 2,794 people, 1,097 households, and 818 families living in the town. The population density was 76.5 inhabitants per square mile (29.5/km2). There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of 32.4 per square mile (12.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,097 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 2,416 people, 932 households, and 707 families living in the town. The population density was 66.1 inhabitants per square mile (25.5/km2). There were 995 housing units at an average density of 27.2 per square mile (10.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% White, 0.17% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 932 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,645, and the median income for a family was $41,474. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $21,176 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,597. About 9.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Carmel town, Penobscot County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums (1970). Doris A. Isaacson (ed.). Maine: A Guide 'Down East'. Rockland, Me: Courier-Gazette, Inc. p. 357.
  4. ^ "James Thorne (Maine)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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