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词条 Durham, Maine
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Government

  5. Education

  6. Notable people

  7. References

  8. External links

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| parts = Crossman Corner
Plummer Mill
Shiloh
South Durham
South West Bend
West Durham
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Durham is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,848 at the 2010 census. It is included in both the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan New England City and Town Area.

History

Durham was named after County Durham, England, the ancestral home of the town's first settler.[2] It was previously known as Royallsborough, named after Isaac Royall Jr.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|39.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|38.28|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.[4]

Durham is bordered by Pownal, Auburn, Freeport, New Gloucester, Brunswick, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, and Topsham.

Durham is considered a "gateway" town because it connects two major Maine communities, the Greater Portland Area with the Lewiston–Auburn Area.

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1790= 724
|1800= 1242
|1810= 1772
|1820= 1562
|1830= 1731
|1840= 1836
|1850= 1886
|1860= 1623
|1870= 1350
|1880= 1253
|1890= 1111
|1900= 1230
|1910= 1625
|1920= 1144
|1930= 806
|1940= 784
|1950= 1050
|1960= 1086
|1970= 1264
|1980= 2074
|1990= 2842
|2000= 3381
|2010= 3848
|estyear=2014
|estimate=3908
|estref=[5]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 3,848 people, 1,496 households, and 1,143 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|100.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,548 housing units at an average density of {{convert|40.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,496 households of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,226 households, and 980 families residing in the town. The population density was 88.7 people per square mile (34.3/km²). There were 1,257 housing units at an average density of 33.0 per square mile (12.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.96% White, 0.12% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 1,226 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,846, and the median income for a family was $55,028. Males had a median income of $35,174 versus $28,342 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,883. About 5.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Voter registration{{party color|Independent Party (United States)}}{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}{{party color|Green Party (United States)}}
Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 2015[9]
Party Total Voters Percentage
Unenrolled1,28240.3%
Republican94629.7%
Democratic77224.2%
Green Independent1795.6%
Total3,179100%

Government

Durham is in the Maine's 2nd US Congressional District, Maine Senate District 22,[10] and Maine House of Representatives District 46.[11]

Education

  • Durham Community School is a public school operated by the Durham School Department. The school provides for the education of students in grades K through 8.
  • Education of a majority of the students in grades 9 through 12 is provided by Freeport High School.
  • High school education is also offered by Lisbon High School, Brunswick High School and Edward Little High School, located in Auburn.

Notable people

  • Frank Sandford, founder and leader of an apocalyptic Christian sect known as "The Kingdom"
  • Edward H. Hill, founder of Central Maine Medical Center
  • Stephen King spent part of his childhood in Durham.

References

1. ^{{cite web |title=Population Estimates |url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2013-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa?url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |archivedate=2013-06-17 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3aQgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FWkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1463%2C5719635 | title=Some Maine town names | work=The Lewiston Daily Sun | date=Jun 13, 1928 | accessdate=17 October 2015 | author=Yates, Edgar A.P. | pages=4}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE11145259|title=Maine register, state year-book and legislative manual - 1893-1894|website=dcms.lds.org}}
4. ^{{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}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
6. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df= }}
7. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-16}}
8. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
9. ^http://maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/r-e-active.pdf
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://legisweb1.mainelegislature.org/wp/senate/senator-information/about-the-35-maine-senate-districts/|website=Maine Senate|accessdate=4 October 2016}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=Maine House Districts|url=http://legislature.maine.gov/house/dist_twn.htm|website=Towns in Each District|accessdate=4 October 2016}}

External links

  • Town of Durham, Maine
  • {{Citation

| last = Varney
| first = George J.
| title = Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Durham
| place = Maine
| publisher = Samantha
| year = 1886
| url = http://history.rays-place.com/me/androscoggin-3.htm }}{{Androscoggin County, Maine}}{{Androscoggin River}}

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