15-578: The North Branch Penobscot River is a river in Somerset County , Maine . From its source at the outlet of Little Bog ( 46°09′23″N 69°57′21″W / 46.1563°N 69.9557°W / 46.1563; -69.9557 ( North Branch Penobscot River source ) ) about 10 miles (16 km) east of the Canada–United States border in Maine Township 6, Range 17, WELS,
30-449: A family was $ 47,177. Males had a median income of $ 41,235 versus $ 30,029 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,709. About 14.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. Somerset County is part of Maine's 2nd congressional district and represented by Democrat Jared Golden since 2019. A 'swing' or 'pivot' county in
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60-573: Is water. It is the third-largest county in Maine by area. Somerset County is one of few counties in the United States to border ten counties and county equivalents. As of the census of 2000, there were 50,888 people, 20,496 households, and 14,121 families living in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5.0 people/km ). There were 28,222 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (2.7/km ). The racial makeup of
75-478: The 2020 census , the population was 50,477. Its county seat is Skowhegan . Somerset County was established on March 1, 1809 from portions of Kennebec County and was named after Somerset County in England . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 4,094 square miles (10,600 km ), of which 3,924 square miles (10,160 km ) is land and 169 square miles (440 km ) (4.1%)
90-545: The Saint John River 's Baker Branch into the Penobscot's North Branch, to sluice wood to the company mill at Millinocket . Yellow perch also used the canal to spread into the upper Penobscot River drainage. This article related to a river in Maine is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Somerset County, Maine Somerset County is a county in the U.S. state of Maine , United States. As of
105-831: The 21st century, despite voting for Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, Somerset County voted for Republican Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 , most recently by a margin of victory of 23.37%. In 2020, Trump became the first presidential candidate to carry the county with more than 60% of the vote since Ronald Reagan in 1984 . In 1992 , the county was one of three in Maine to vote for independent Ross Perot , along with neighboring Piscataquis and Waldo . The following school districts are located at least partly in Somerset County: 45°31′N 69°57′W / 45.51°N 69.95°W / 45.51; -69.95 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
120-407: The age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.5% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 43.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 36,647 and the median income for
135-427: The age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under
150-467: The age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 30,731, and the median income for a family was $ 36,464. Males had a median income of $ 29,032 versus $ 20,745 for females. The per capita income for
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#1733110552292180-522: The county was $ 15,474. About 11.10% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over. As of 2010 , there were 52,228 people, 21,927 households, and 14,353 families living in the county. The population density was 13.3 inhabitants per square mile (5.1 inhabitants/km ). There were 30,569 housing units at an average density of 7.8 units per square mile (3.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of
195-430: The county was 97.1% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 25.1% were French , 24.2% were English , 15.8% were Irish, 8.0% were German, 7.9% were American, and 6.1% were French Canadian . Of the 21,927 households, 28.2% had children under
210-509: The county was 98.00% White , 0.24% Black or African American , 0.41% Native American , 0.34% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.11% from other races , and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.9% were of English, 17.7% French, 15.1% United States or American, 11.5% Irish and 8.8% French Canadian ancestry. 96.2% spoke English and 2.9% French as their first language. There were 20,496 households, out of which 31.60% had children under
225-702: The river runs 27.8 miles (44.7 km) southwest and southeast to its drowned confluence with the South Branch of the Penobscot River in Seboomook Lake in Pittston Academy Grant (T.2 R.4 NBKP). In 1939, the Great Northern Paper Company impounded Fifth St. John Pond in T.6 R.17 and dug a 2-mile-long (3.2 km) canal from the pond allowing the diversion of water from
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