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{{short description|County in Maine, United States}} {{short description|County in Maine, United States}}
{{use mdy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county {{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Sagadahoc County | county = Sagadahoc County
| state = Maine | state = Maine
| ex image = Doubling Point Light with Bath Iron Works.JPG | ex image = Doubling Point Light with Bath Iron Works.JPG
| ex image size = 300px | ex image size = 300px
| ex image cap = ] and ] | ex image cap = ] and ]
| seal = Seal of Sagadahoc County, Maine.jpg | seal = Seal of Sagadahoc County, Maine.jpg
| founded date = February 14 | founded date = February 14
| founded year = 1854 | founded year = 1854
| seat wl = Bath | seat wl = Bath
| largest city wl = Bath | largest city wl = Topsham
| area_total_sq_mi = 370 | area_total_sq_mi = 370
| area_land_sq_mi = 254 | area_land_sq_mi = 254
| area_water_sq_mi = 116 | area_water_sq_mi = 116
| area percentage = 31% | area percentage = 31%
| population_as_of = 2020 | population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 36699 | population_total = 36699
| pop_est_as_of = | pop_est_as_of =
| population_est = | population_est =
| population_density_sq_mi = auto | population_density_sq_mi = auto
| named for = ] word meaning "mouth of the big river;"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sagcounty.com|title=Sagadahoc County}}</ref> a former name for the ] | named for = ] word meaning "mouth of the big river;"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sagcounty.com|title=Sagadahoc County}}</ref> a former name for the ]
| web = sagadahoccountyme.gov
| web = www.sagcounty.com
| district = 1st | district = 1st
| time zone = Eastern | time zone = Eastern
}} }}


'''Sagadahoc County''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|æ|ɡ|ə|d|ə|ˌ|h|ɒ|k}} {{Respell|SAG|ə-də-hok}}) is a ] located in the ] of ]. As of the ], the population was 36,699.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Sagadahoc County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23023|publisher=]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Its ] is ].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> In geographic area, it is the smallest county in Maine. '''Sagadahoc County''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|æ|ɡ|ə|d|ə|h|ɒ|k}} {{Respell|SAG|ə|də|hok}}) is a ] located in the ] of ]. As of the ], the population was 36,699.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Sagadahoc County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23023|publisher=]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Its ] is ].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> In geographic area, it is the smallest county in Maine.


Sagadahoc County is part of the ]–], ME ]. Sagadahoc County is part of the ]–], ME ].
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===Exploration and settlement=== ===Exploration and settlement===
Sagadahoc County was initially part of ] and, later, ] before being set off and incorporated in 1854. The name comes from the "Sagadahoc River", an early name for the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://history.rays-place.com/me/sagadahoc-cty-me.htm|title=History of Sagadahoc County, Maine|website=history.rays-place.com|access-date=2019-02-09}}</ref> ] led the first known visit of Europeans to the region. In 1607, the English ] was established in what is now ]; it was abandoned a year later, but English fishermen and ] continued to visit the area. ] explored the region in 1614 and reported back to ], who named the Sagadahoc area "Leethe."<ref name=varney>{{cite book|last=Varney|first=George Jones|title=A Gazetteer of the State of Maine|year=1881|publisher=B. B. Russell|isbn=978-1556134548|url=http://history.rays-place.com/me/sagadahoc-cty-me.htm|access-date=15 August 2011|chapter=History of Sagadahoc County, Maine}}</ref> Sagadahoc County was initially part of ] and, later, ] before being set off and incorporated in 1854. The name comes from the "Sagadahoc River", an early name for the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://history.rays-place.com/me/sagadahoc-cty-me.htm|title=History of Sagadahoc County, Maine|website=history.rays-place.com|access-date=February 9, 2019}}</ref> ] led the first known visit of Europeans to the region. In 1607, the English ] was established in what is now ]; it was abandoned a year later, but English fishermen and ] continued to visit the area. ] explored the region in 1614 and reported back to ], who named the Sagadahoc area "Leethe."<ref name=varney>{{cite book|last=Varney|first=George Jones|title=A Gazetteer of the State of Maine|year=1881|publisher=B. B. Russell|isbn=978-1556134548|url=http://history.rays-place.com/me/sagadahoc-cty-me.htm|access-date=August 15, 2011|chapter=History of Sagadahoc County, Maine}}</ref>


When the ] was dissolved in 1635, {{convert|10000|acre|km2}} on the east side of the ] were divided up and granted to private owners. Over the years, these proprietors extended their claims through additional ], purchases from ], and exploitation of the often poorly defined boundaries of their lands. By 1660, Englishmen held the titles to the whole of what is now Sagadahoc County.<ref name=varney /> When the ] was dissolved in 1635, {{convert|10000|acre|km2}} on the east side of the ] were divided up and granted to private owners. Over the years, these proprietors extended their claims through additional ], purchases from ], and exploitation of the often poorly defined boundaries of their lands. By 1660, Englishmen held the titles to the whole of what is now Sagadahoc County.<ref name=varney />


When ] broke out in 1675, the plundering of one house was the only hostile act in Sagadahoc County until August, 1676, at which point three settlements were attacked and 53 people taken captive by Native Americans. The region was almost totally abandoned by settlers, and no permanent settlement was established until 1715, when ] and ] were founded. ] ] began immigrating to the region in increasingly large numbers, though occasional violence persisted until 1759, when the ] ended in Maine.<ref name=varney /> When ] broke out in 1675, the plundering of one house was the only hostile act in Sagadahoc County until August 1676, at which point three settlements were attacked and 53 people taken captive by Native Americans. The region was almost totally abandoned by settlers, and no permanent settlement was established until 1715, when ] and ] were founded. ] ] began immigrating to the region in increasingly large numbers, though occasional violence persisted until 1759, when the ] ended in Maine.<ref name=varney />


===Later conflicts=== ===Later conflicts===
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Sagadahoc County was set off from Lincoln and incorporated in 1854, with Bath as the ]. Its valuation in 1870 was $11,041,340. In 1880 it was $10,297,215. The polls in 1870 numbered 4,669, and in 1880, 5,182. The population in 1870 was 18,803. In 1880 it was 19,276.<ref name=varney /> Sagadahoc County was set off from Lincoln and incorporated in 1854, with Bath as the ]. Its valuation in 1870 was $11,041,340. In 1880 it was $10,297,215. The polls in 1870 numbered 4,669, and in 1880, 5,182. The population in 1870 was 18,803. In 1880 it was 19,276.<ref name=varney />


From 1880 to 2000, the county's population nearly doubled to 35,214.<ref name="CensusBureau">{{cite web | url = http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023.html | title=U.S. Census Bureau – State & County QuickFacts – Sagadahoc County | access-date=2007-08-10}}</ref> From 1880 to 2000, the county's population nearly doubled to 35,214.<ref name="CensusBureau">{{cite web | url = http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023.html | title=U.S. Census Bureau – State & County QuickFacts – Sagadahoc County | access-date=August 10, 2007}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 3, 2024}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref> 2010-2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 2, 2017}}</ref> 2010-2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref>
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===2000 census=== ===2000 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000,<ref name="U.S. Census data">{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023lk.html|title=State & County "QuickFacts": Sagadahoc County|access-date=2007-05-13|publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210213623/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023lk.html|archive-date=2007-02-10}}</ref> there were 35,214 people, 14,117 households, and 9,641 families living in the county. The ] was 139 people per square mile (54/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 16,489 housing units at an average density of 65 per square&nbsp;mile (25/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% ], 0.92% ] or ], 0.31% ], 0.63% ], 0.06% ], 0.38% from ], and 1.21% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were ] or ] of any race. As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000,<ref name="U.S. Census data">{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023lk.html|title=State & County "QuickFacts": Sagadahoc County|access-date=May 13, 2007|publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210213623/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23023lk.html|archive-date=February 10, 2007}}</ref> there were 35,214 people, 14,117 households, and 9,641 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|139|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 16,489 housing units at an average density of {{convert|65|/mi2|/km2|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% ], 0.92% ] or ], 0.31% ], 0.63% ], 0.06% ], 0.38% from ], and 1.21% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were ] or ] of any race.


There were 14,117 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were ] living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96. There were 14,117 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were ] living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.


In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $41,908, and the median income for a family was $49,714. Males had a median income of $34,039 versus $24,689 for females. The ] for the county was $20,378. About 6.90% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the ], including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the county was $41,908, and the median income for a family was $49,714. Males had a median income of $34,039 versus $24,689 for females. The ] for the county was $20,378. About 6.90% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the ], including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.


22.0% were of ], 11.6% ], 11.1% ], 10.6% ] or American, 8.0% ] and 7.3% ] ancestry according to ]. 96.1% spoke ] and 2.2% ] as their first language. 22.0% were of ], 11.6% ], 11.1% ], 10.6% ] or American, 8.0% ] and 7.3% ] ancestry according to ]. 96.1% spoke ] and 2.2% ] as their first language.
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|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
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}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|139.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 18,288 housing units at an average density of {{convert|72.1|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|139.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 18,288 housing units at an average density of {{convert|72.1|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23023 |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23023
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|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
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|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213162549/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213162549/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23023
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}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% white, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 26.9% were ], 16.8% were ], 11.8% were ], 8.1% were ], 6.6% were ], 6.5% were ], and 6.4% were ].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% white, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 26.9% were ], 16.8% were ], 11.8% were ], 8.1% were ], 6.6% were ], 6.5% were ], and 6.4% were ].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
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===State senators representing Sagadahoc County=== ===State senators representing Sagadahoc County===
*'''Senator ], R-Woolwich, 1986–1994''' *'''Senator ], R-Woolwich, 1986–1994'''
**Pamela Cahill was elected to the ] following three terms in the ] of Representatives.<ref name="news.google.com">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2457&dat=19890314&id=V6ZJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_g0NAAAAIBAJ&pg=2312,4924710|title=Bangor Daily News - Google News Archive Search}}</ref> She served in leadership positions, both as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Leader.<ref name="news.google.com"/> She ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for governor in the ]. She was twice elected Assistant Secretary of the Maine Senate, in both 1994 and 2000. She also served as Chairwoman of the ].
*'''Senator ], R-Bath, 1994–2002''' *'''Senator ], R-Bath, 1994–2002'''
**Mary Small was elected to the Maine Senate in 1994 with over 55% of the vote. In the three succeeding elections Small was easily reelected, receiving over 60% in each election. She had previously served in the Maine House of Representatives, representing her hometown of Bath. In her final term, Small served as Republican floor leader in an equally divided senate.
*'''Senator ], R/D-Bath, 2002–2006''' *'''Senator ], R/D-Bath, 2002–2006'''
**Republican Arthur Mayo was elected to the Maine Senate in 2002, succeeding Mary Small. He was reelected in 2004. Following the election, Mayo changed his party registration, becoming a Democrat and joining the Democrat Caucus.<ref>Associated Press: . December 8, 2004.</ref> He became the first Democrat to represent Sagadahoc County in the state senate in over two decades. In 2006, he was defeated by a political newcomer and small business owner, Paula Benoit.
*'''Senator Paula Benoit, R-Phippsburg, 2006–2008''' *'''Senator Paula Benoit, R-Phippsburg, 2006–2008'''
**Paula Benoit was elected to the Maine Senate in 2006, besting incumbent senator Arthur Mayo. Mayo's change in registration was a major issue in the campaign. As senator, Benoit worked on a variety of issues, most notably the rights of the adopted. She was nationally recognized for her work. In 2008, she faced a strong challenge from Richmond selectman Seth Goodall. Following her senate service, Benoit went on to serve as executive director of AdopteeCARE. She also served as director of the ]. In 2013, following Goodall's resignation, Benoit sought her former senate seat.
*'''Senator ], D-Richmond, 2008–2013''' *'''Senator ], D-Richmond, 2008–2013'''
⚫ ** Eloise Vitelli was elected to the Maine Senate in the special election to replace Senator Goodall.
**Seth Goodall was elected to the Maine Senate in 2008, narrowly besting Paula Benoit by a margin of 162 votes. He was reelected in 2010, and again in 2012. Following the 2012 elections, he served as State Senate Majority Leader. He resigned in 2013 to become the regional administrator of the Small Business Administration.
*'''Senator ], D-Arrowsic, 2013–2014'''
⚫ ** Eloise Vitelli was elected to the Maine Senate in the special election to replace Senator Goodall. She previously served as chairwoman of the Sagadahoc County Democrats.
*'''Senator ], R-Topsham, 2014–2017''' *'''Senator ], R-Topsham, 2014–2017'''
** Linda Baker was elected to the Maine Senate in 2014, defeating the incumbent state senator Eloise Vitelli and former Richmond selectwoman Alice Knapp. She previously served as chairwoman of the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.
*'''Senator ], D-Arrowsic, 2017–Present''' *'''Senator ], D-Arrowsic, 2017–Present'''
** Eloise Vitelli was elected again as Democratic State Senator in Maine's 23rd District in November 2016 and again in November 2020.<ref>Portland Press Harold: . November 4, 2020.</ref> Eloise Vitelli was chosen to be the Assistant Majority Leader in December 2020.<ref name="BDNDec2020">{{cite news |title=Lawmakers kick off a pandemic-altered session |url=https://bangordailynews.com/2020/12/02/politics/lawmakers-kick-off-a-pandemic-altered-session/ |work=Bangor Daily News |date=2 December 2020}}</ref>


===Voter Registration=== ===Voter Registration===
{| class=wikitable {| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter registration and party enrollment as of May 2019 {{update after|2021|1|7|reason=Data from general elections is typically reported on the Bureau's website during the first week of the following January}}<ref>{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters - Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |format=PDF |publisher=Department of the ], ] |access-date=13 November 2019 |page=24 |date=5 May 2019}}</ref> ! colspan = 6 | Voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024<ref name="Maine SOS">{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |website=Maine SOS |access-date=April 9, 2024}}</ref>
⚫ |-
⚫ | {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
⚫ | Unenrolled
⚫ | align = center | {{formatnum: 10462}}
⚫ | align = center | {{Percentage |10462 |29431 |2}}
|- |-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}} | {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| ] | ]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 9738}} | align = center | {{formatnum: 10336}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |9738 |29431 |2}} | align = center | {{Percentage |10336 |27577 |2}}
⚫ |-
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Sagadahoc County is a reliable state bellwether, having voted for Maine's statewide winner in every presidential election since 1948.
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County in Maine, United States

County in Maine
Sagadahoc County
County
Doubling Point Light and Bath Iron WorksDoubling Point Light and Bath Iron Works
Official seal of Sagadahoc CountySeal
Map of Maine highlighting Sagadahoc CountyLocation within the U.S. state of Maine
Map of the United States highlighting MaineMaine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°56′58″N 69°51′26″W / 43.949341°N 69.8573°W / 43.949341; -69.8573
Country United States
State Maine
FoundedFebruary 14, 1854
Named forAbenaki word meaning "mouth of the big river;" a former name for the Kennebec River
SeatBath
Largest cityTopsham
Area
 • Total370 sq mi (1,000 km)
 • Land254 sq mi (660 km)
 • Water116 sq mi (300 km)  31%
Population
 • Total36,699
 • Density99/sq mi (38/km)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitesagadahoccountyme.gov

Sagadahoc County (/ˈsæɡədəhɒk/ SAG-ə-də-hok) is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,699. Its county seat is Bath. In geographic area, it is the smallest county in Maine.

Sagadahoc County is part of the Portland–South Portland, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Exploration and settlement

Sagadahoc County was initially part of York and, later, Lincoln County before being set off and incorporated in 1854. The name comes from the "Sagadahoc River", an early name for the Kennebec River. Samuel de Champlain led the first known visit of Europeans to the region. In 1607, the English Popham Colony was established in what is now Phippsburg; it was abandoned a year later, but English fishermen and trappers continued to visit the area. John Smith explored the region in 1614 and reported back to King Charles I, who named the Sagadahoc area "Leethe."

When the Plymouth Council for New England was dissolved in 1635, 10,000 acres (40 km) on the east side of the Kennebec River were divided up and granted to private owners. Over the years, these proprietors extended their claims through additional land grants, purchases from Native Americans, and exploitation of the often poorly defined boundaries of their lands. By 1660, Englishmen held the titles to the whole of what is now Sagadahoc County.

When King Philip’s War broke out in 1675, the plundering of one house was the only hostile act in Sagadahoc County until August 1676, at which point three settlements were attacked and 53 people taken captive by Native Americans. The region was almost totally abandoned by settlers, and no permanent settlement was established until 1715, when Arrowsic and Brunswick were founded. Scotch-Irish Presbyterians began immigrating to the region in increasingly large numbers, though occasional violence persisted until 1759, when the French and Indian Wars ended in Maine.

Later conflicts

There were no significant conflicts in Sagadahoc during the American Revolutionary War, despite fear of attack from British cruisers. Two British armed vessels sailed up the Kennebec River toward Bath, but turned back after being attacked. In the War of 1812, the capture of HMS Boxer occurred nearby. During the Civil War the county furnished to the Union forces 2,488 men.

Nineteenth century

Steam power was first used on the Kennebec as early as 1818 for propelling boats. What became the Bath branch of the Maine Central Railroad was completed in 1849; and the Knox and Lincoln Railroad was opened in 1871. The first newspaper was published in the county in 1820.

Sagadahoc County was set off from Lincoln and incorporated in 1854, with Bath as the county seat. Its valuation in 1870 was $11,041,340. In 1880 it was $10,297,215. The polls in 1870 numbered 4,669, and in 1880, 5,182. The population in 1870 was 18,803. In 1880 it was 19,276.

From 1880 to 2000, the county's population nearly doubled to 35,214.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 370 square miles (960 km), of which 254 square miles (660 km) is land and 116 square miles (300 km) (31%) is water. It is the smallest county in Maine by area.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186021,790—
187018,803−13.7%
188019,2722.5%
189019,4520.9%
190020,3304.5%
191018,574−8.6%
192023,02123.9%
193016,927−26.5%
194019,12313.0%
195020,9119.3%
196022,7939.0%
197023,4522.9%
198028,79522.8%
199033,53516.5%
200035,2145.0%
201035,2930.2%
202036,6994.0%
2023 (est.)37,5132.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2016

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 35,214 people, 14,117 households, and 9,641 families living in the county. The population density was 139 inhabitants per square mile (54/km). There were 16,489 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile (25/km). The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,117 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,908, and the median income for a family was $49,714. Males had a median income of $34,039 versus $24,689 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,378. About 6.90% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.

22.0% were of English, 11.6% Irish, 11.1% French, 10.6% United States or American, 8.0% French Canadian and 7.3% German ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.1% spoke English and 2.2% French as their first language.

According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Sagadahoc County has the lowest rate of immunization of two-year-olds in the state, at 26%, only a third of the statewide average of 75% and more than 30% lower than the next lowest county in the state.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,293 people, 15,088 households, and 9,869 families living in the county. The population density was 139.1 inhabitants per square mile (53.7/km). There were 18,288 housing units at an average density of 72.1 per square mile (27.8/km). The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% white, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.9% were English, 16.8% were Irish, 11.8% were German, 8.1% were French Canadian, 6.6% were Italian, 6.5% were Scottish, and 6.4% were American.

Of the 15,088 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.6% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 44.1 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $55,486 and the median income for a family was $66,650. Males had a median income of $46,068 versus $35,107 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,983. About 5.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

State senators representing Sagadahoc County

  • Senator Pamela Cahill, R-Woolwich, 1986–1994
  • Senator Mary Small, R-Bath, 1994–2002
  • Senator Arthur Mayo III, R/D-Bath, 2002–2006
  • Senator Paula Benoit, R-Phippsburg, 2006–2008
  • Senator Seth Goodall, D-Richmond, 2008–2013
    • Eloise Vitelli was elected to the Maine Senate in the special election to replace Senator Goodall.
  • Senator Linda Baker, R-Topsham, 2014–2017
  • Senator Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, 2017–Present

Voter Registration

Voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024
Democratic 10,336 37.48%
Unenrolled 8,177 29.65%
Republican 7,501 27.2%
Green Independent 1,105 4.01%
No Labels 370 1.34%
Libertarian 88 0.32%
Total 27,577 100%

Presidential election results

Sagadahoc County is a reliable state bellwether, having voted for Maine's statewide winner in every presidential election since 1948.

United States presidential election results for Sagadahoc County, Maine
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 9,917 40.55% 13,982 57.17% 557 2.28%
2020 9,755 40.58% 13,528 56.28% 755 3.14%
2016 9,304 43.04% 10,664 49.33% 1,648 7.62%
2012 8,429 40.54% 11,821 56.85% 544 2.62%
2008 8,721 40.94% 12,152 57.05% 428 2.01%
2004 9,497 45.05% 11,107 52.69% 475 2.25%
2000 8,052 43.75% 8,844 48.05% 1,510 8.20%
1996 5,346 31.59% 8,417 49.73% 3,161 18.68%
1992 5,917 31.96% 6,828 36.88% 5,768 31.16%
1988 8,825 58.22% 6,212 40.98% 121 0.80%
1984 9,222 63.51% 5,208 35.87% 90 0.62%
1980 5,946 45.23% 5,663 43.08% 1,536 11.69%
1976 5,988 50.42% 5,529 46.56% 359 3.02%
1972 6,463 65.35% 3,414 34.52% 13 0.13%
1968 4,126 41.73% 5,553 56.16% 209 2.11%
1964 2,733 28.06% 7,006 71.93% 1 0.01%
1960 6,386 61.69% 3,965 38.31% 0 0.00%
1956 6,201 72.94% 2,301 27.06% 0 0.00%
1952 5,799 66.90% 2,850 32.88% 19 0.22%
1948 3,745 58.77% 2,556 40.11% 71 1.11%
1944 3,883 49.22% 4,003 50.74% 3 0.04%
1940 3,504 43.30% 4,575 56.54% 13 0.16%
1936 3,707 51.99% 3,273 45.90% 150 2.10%
1932 4,220 59.97% 2,763 39.26% 54 0.77%
1928 4,605 74.18% 1,583 25.50% 20 0.32%
1924 3,518 73.26% 1,084 22.57% 200 4.16%
1920 3,857 68.36% 1,709 30.29% 76 1.35%
1916 1,828 49.01% 1,791 48.02% 111 2.98%
1912 885 25.31% 1,331 38.06% 1,281 36.63%
1908 1,776 64.00% 838 30.20% 161 5.80%
1904 1,948 66.76% 754 25.84% 216 7.40%
1900 2,245 64.49% 1,025 29.45% 211 6.06%
1896 2,725 71.60% 957 25.14% 124 3.26%
1892 2,265 61.27% 1,278 34.57% 154 4.17%
1888 2,536 63.24% 1,246 31.07% 228 5.69%
1884 2,730 64.01% 1,278 29.96% 257 6.03%
1880 2,932 61.84% 1,761 37.14% 48 1.01%

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City

Towns

Unorganized territory

Census-designated places

See also

References

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