Knox County, Maine

Knox County is a county located in the state of Maine, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,736.[1] Its county seat is Rockland.[2] The county is named for American Revolutionary War general and Secretary of War Henry Knox,[3] who lived in the county from 1795 until his death in 1806. The county was established on April 1, 1860, and is the most recent county to be created in Maine. It was carved from parts of Waldo and Lincoln counties. The Union Fair, started in 1868, began as the efforts of the North Knox Agricultural and Horticultural Society.[4]

Not to be confused with Knox, Maine.
Knox County
U.S. county
Knox County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°07′12″N 69°07′40″W
Country United States
State Maine
FoundedApril 1, 1860
Named forHenry Knox
SeatRockland
Largest cityRockland
Area
 • Total1,144 sq mi (2,960 km2)
 • Land365 sq mi (950 km2)
 • Water779 sq mi (2,020 km2)  68%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total39,736
 • Estimate 
(2019)
39,772
 • Density35/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.knoxcountymaine.gov

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,144 square miles (2,960 km2), of which 365 square miles (950 km2) is land and 779 square miles (2,020 km2) (68%) is water.[5] It is the second-smallest county in Maine by land area. It was originally part of the Waldo Patent.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
186032,716—
187030,823−5.8%
188032,8636.6%
189031,473−4.2%
190030,406−3.4%
191028,981−4.7%
192026,245−9.4%
193027,6935.5%
194027,191−1.8%
195028,1213.4%
196028,5751.6%
197029,0131.5%
198032,94113.5%
199036,31010.2%
200039,6189.1%
201039,7360.3%
2019 (est.)39,772[6]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2016[1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 39,618 people, 16,608 households, and 10,728 families living in the county. The population density was 108 people per square mile (42/km2). There were 21,612 housing units at an average density of 59 per square mile (23/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.28% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.4% were of English, 12.2% Irish, 11.7% United States or American, 7.5% German and 5.7% French ancestry. 97.1% spoke English and 1.5% French as their first language.[11] Of the 16,608 households 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.40% were non-families. 29.00% of households were one person and 12.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 22.40% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.

The median household income was $36,774 and the median family income was $43,819. Males had a median income of $30,704 versus $22,382 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,981. About 6.40% of families and 10.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.90% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 39,736 people, 17,258 households, and 10,662 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 108.8 inhabitants per square mile (42.0/km2). There were 23,744 housing units at an average density of 65.0 per square mile (25.1/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 31.3% were English, 19.0% were Irish, 12.8% were German, 6.9% were Scottish, and 5.9% were American.[14]

Of the 17,258 households, 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.2% were non-families, and 31.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.75. The median age was 46.2 years.[12]

The median household income was $45,264 and the median family income was $55,830. Males had a median income of $40,712 versus $29,732 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,291. About 7.9% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

In 2012, Knox County voted 55% in favor of a measure to legalize same-sex marriage.[16]

Voter registration
Voter registration and party enrollment as of May 2019 [17]
Democratic 10,857 35.3%
Unenrolled 10,220 33.22%
Republican 8,424 27.39%
Green Independent 1,256 4.08%
Libertarian 3 0.01%
Total 30,760 100%
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 38.2% 9,442 59.4% 14,695 3.6% 940
2016 39.5% 9,148 53.8% 12,443 6.7% 1,556
2012 37.4% 8,248 59.9% 13,223 2.7% 596
2008 38.4% 8,816 59.7% 13,728 1.9% 436
2004 43.5% 10,103 54.6% 12,690 2.0% 454
2000 43.7% 8,968 46.1% 9,453 10.2% 2,080
1996 32.8% 6,192 46.8% 8,839 20.4% 3,852
1992 31.0% 6,310 37.5% 7,631 31.5% 6,397
1988 57.5% 10,156 41.6% 7,343 0.9% 151
1984 65.0% 11,311 34.6% 6,024 0.4% 66
1980 49.0% 7,631 36.8% 5,732 14.2% 2,218
1976 56.2% 8,315 40.1% 5,922 3.7% 549
1972 70.2% 8,478 29.8% 3,601 0.0% 0
1968 55.3% 6,585 43.0% 5,119 1.8% 214
1964 38.5% 4,404 61.4% 7,022 0.0% 4
1960 70.4% 9,083 29.6% 3,816 0.0% 1
1956 81.3% 8,866 18.7% 2,037 0.0% 0
1952 78.3% 8,793 21.5% 2,414 0.2% 20
1948 72.7% 5,374 26.0% 1,924 1.3% 97
1944 59.7% 5,590 40.1% 3,758 0.2% 15
1940 60.8% 6,530 39.1% 4,197 0.2% 20
1936 60.4% 6,567 36.7% 3,991 3.0% 321
1932 55.3% 6,169 42.7% 4,765 2.0% 225
1928 73.4% 6,660 25.7% 2,332 1.0% 88
1924 70.0% 4,919 25.2% 1,770 4.8% 339
1920 60.9% 4,979 36.3% 2,971 2.9% 233
1916 37.8% 2,211 58.7% 3,434 3.4% 201
1912 20.0% 1,097 50.0% 2,751 30.0% 1,651
1908 50.0% 2,228 43.4% 1,932 6.6% 292

Communities

City

Towns

Plantation

Unorganized territories

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated villages

Public buildings

An addition to the Knox County Courthouse designed by Scott Simons Architects was completed 2005. It is connected to an annex built in 1977 that is adjacent to the historic, original building that was finished in 1874.[19]

See also

References
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  4. "The Birth of the Union Fair: Its History, Its Promise". Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
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  17. Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions (5 May 2019). "Registered & Enrolled Voters - Statewide" (PDF). Department of the Secretary of State, State of Maine. p. 16. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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  19. "Knox County Courthouse". Maine Commercial Construction Company | Wright-Ryan Construction. Retrieved 2016-05-20.

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