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| Coordinates: 43°56′58″N 69°51′26″W / 43.949341°N 69.8573°W / 43.949341; -69.8573 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| Founded | February 14, 1854 |
| Named for | Indian word meaning "mouth of the big river" |
| Seat | Bath |
| Largest city | Bath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 370 sq mi (1,000 km) |
| • Land | 254 sq mi (660 km) |
| • Water | 116 sq mi (300 km) 31% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 35,293 |
| • Density | 139/sq mi (54/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Sagadahoc County (/ˈsæɡədəˌhɒk/ SAG-ə-də-hok) is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,293. 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.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 21,790 | — | |
| 1870 | 18,803 | −13.7% | |
| 1880 | 19,272 | 2.5% | |
| 1890 | 19,452 | 0.9% | |
| 1900 | 20,330 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 18,574 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 23,021 | 23.9% | |
| 1930 | 16,927 | −26.5% | |
| 1940 | 19,123 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 20,911 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 22,793 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 23,452 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 28,795 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 33,535 | 16.5% | |
| 2000 | 35,214 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 35,293 | 0.2% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 35,149 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate | |||
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 35,214 people, 14,117 households, and 9,641 families residing in the county. The population density was 139 people per square mile (54/km²). There were 16,489 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile (25/km²). 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 residing 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-Woolwhich, 1986–1994
- Pamela Cahill was elected to the Maine Senate following three terms in the Maine House of Representatives of Representatives. She served in leadership positions, both as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Leader. She ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Governor in the Maine gubernatorial election, 1994. She was twice elected Assistant Secretary of the Maine Senate, in both 1994 and 2000. She also served as Chairwoman of the Maine Republican Party.
- Senator Mary Small, 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 Arthur Mayo III, 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. 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
- 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 Blaine House. In 2013, following Goodall's resignation, Benoit sought her former Senate Seat.
- Senator Seth Goodall, D-Richmond, 2008–2013
- 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 Eloise Vitelli, 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 Linda Baker, R-Topsham, 2014–Present
- Linda Baker was elected to the Maine Senate in 2014, defeating the incumbent State Senator Eloise Vitelli and former Richmond Selectwoman Alice Knapp. She currently serves as Chairwoman of the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.
Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican |
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| 2012 | 56.85% 11,821 | 40.54% 8,429 |
| 2008 | 57.1% 12,152 | 40.9% 8,721 |
| 2004 | 52.7% 11,107 | 45.1% 9,497 |
| 2000 | 48.1% 8,844 | 43.8% 8,052 |
Communities
- Arrowsic
- Bath (county seat)
- Bowdoin
- Bowdoinham
- Georgetown
- Perkins Township (Swan Island)
- Phippsburg
- Richmond
- Topsham
- West Bath
- Woolwich
See also
References
- http://www.sagcounty.com
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "State & County "QuickFacts": Sagadahoc County". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2457&dat=19890314&id=V6ZJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_g0NAAAAIBAJ&pg=2312,4924710
- Associated Press: Bath senator switches party. December 8, 2004.
- "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2011-06-11.
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