Belgrade, Maine
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Belgrade is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,978.
Belgrade is made up different 'centers' including North Belgrade, Belgrade Depot, and Belgrade Lakes (or 'The Village').
Notable landmarks in the town include the Village Inn, Hammond Lumber Company's headquarters, Day's Store and Belgrade Lake Golf Course. The Golf Course, built in 2000, is already known as one of the best public courses in the state. Harold Alfond, a noted philanthropist and founder of Dexter Shoes, was a founding partner and plays there regularly.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 150.0 km² (57.9 mi²). 112.0 km² (43.2 mi²) of it is land and 38.0 km² (14.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 25.32% water.
Demographics
Belgrade is mostly a bedroom community for the nearby cities of Waterville and Augusta. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,978 people, 1,178 households, and 876 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.6/km² (68.9/mi²). There are 2,007 housing units at an average density of 17.9/km² (46.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.69% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,178 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 18.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $39,053, and the median income for a family is $42,321. Males have a median income of $32,226 versus $24,962 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,407. 9.6% of the population and 8.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official Belgrade website (http://www.belgrademaine.com)