Anson, ME

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Anson Overview

837
TOTAL POPULATION
543
MALE POPULATION
294
FEMALE POPULATION
184.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
54.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,708
PER CAPITA INCOME
59.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,665
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
369
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Anson Zip Codes

Anson Area Codes

Race in Anson

The most populous races in Anson are , and White / Caucasian (837 | 100.0%).
Race in Anson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian837100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total837100.0%

Ancestry in Anson

The most populous ancestries reported in Anson are English (177 | 21.1%), Irish (109 | 13.0%), American (96 | 11.5%), Polish (63 | 7.5%), and French (62 | 7.4%), together accounting for 60.6% of all Anson residents.
Ancestry in Anson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American9611.5%
Austrian404.8%
English17721.1%
European81.0%
French627.4%
French Canadian131.5%
German435.1%
Irish10913.0%
Italian394.7%
Polish637.5%
Russian60.7%
Scotch-Irish242.9%
Scottish40.5%
Welsh404.8%
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Immigrants in Anson

Immigrants in Anson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Anson

Sex and Age in Anson

The most populous age groups in Anson are 10 to 14 Years (89 | 16.4%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (45 | 15.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Anson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (6.3%)8 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Years9 (1.7%)6 (2.0%)
10 to 14 Years89 (16.4%)11 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years43 (7.9%)27 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years36 (6.6%)25 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years36 (6.6%)20 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years28 (5.2%)26 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years21 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years34 (6.3%)45 (15.3%)
45 to 49 Years20 (3.7%)27 (9.2%)
50 to 54 Years85 (15.7%)37 (12.6%)
55 to 59 Years34 (6.3%)38 (12.9%)
60 to 64 Years34 (6.3%)8 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years14 (2.6%)4 (1.4%)
70 to 74 Years14 (2.6%)3 (1.0%)
75 to 79 Years12 (2.2%)9 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total543 (100.0%)294 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Anson

Median Family Size in Anson

The median family size in Anson is 2.95 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (60 | 33.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Anson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple106 (58.2%)3.05
Single Male/Father16 (8.8%)3.13
Single Female/Mother60 (33.0%)2.72
Total Families182 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in Anson

The median household size in Anson is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.13 persons per household. non-family households (164 | 47.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Anson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple106 (30.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father16 (4.6%)4.13
Single Female/Mother60 (17.3%)3.42
Non-family164 (47.4%)1.42
Total Households346 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Anson

Out of a total of 346 households in Anson, 182 (52.6%) are family households, while 164 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 72, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 99.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Anson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-99 (28.6%)
2-Person Households72 (20.8%)65 (18.8%)
3-Person Households48 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households43 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (52.6%)164 (47.4%)

Female Fertility in Anson

Fertility by Age in Anson

Average fertility rate in Anson is 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Anson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)28.0
Total2 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Anson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Anson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Anson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Anson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Anson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Anson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Income in Anson

Income Overview in Anson

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income837$28,708
Median Family Income182$0
Mean Family Income182$85,799
Median Household Income346$0
Mean Household Income346$70,277
Income Deficit182$5,665
Wage / Income Gap (%)83759.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)83740.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8370.47

Earnings by Sex in Anson

Average Earnings in Anson are $29,341, $60,260 for men and $24,630 for women, a difference of 59.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Anson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male239 (62.1%)$60,260
Female146 (37.9%)$24,630
Total385 (100.0%)$29,341

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Anson

The most common earnings brackets in Anson are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (47 | 19.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (55 | 37.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Anson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (14.2%)2 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)25 (17.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.9%)54 (37.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)55 (37.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (5.9%)4 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99947 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99916 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+26 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Anson

Average earnings in Anson are $61,354 for men and $24,630 for women, a difference of 59.9%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $61,615. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,813, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,107.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Anson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$250,001$0
High School Diploma$61,615$24,813
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$61,354$24,630

Family Income in Anson

Family Income Brackets in Anson

According to the Anson family income data, there are 54 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Anson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994323.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991910.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993519.2%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995429.7%
$100,000 to $149,99942.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+2714.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Anson

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Anson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families95 (52.2%)$0
3-Person Families41 (22.5%)$0
4-Person Families27 (14.8%)$0
5-Person Families19 (10.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total182 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Anson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Anson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56 (30.8%)$14,128
1 Earner65 (35.7%)$0
2 Earners61 (33.5%)$84,219
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total182 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Anson

Household Income Brackets in Anson

With 93 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Anson, accounting for 26.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Anson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000123.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994513.0%
$15,000 to $24,999236.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997521.7%
$35,000 to $49,999339.5%
$50,000 to $74,999144.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999326.9%
$100,000 to $149,999246.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+277.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Anson

The median household income in Anson is $0, with the highest median household income of $82,917 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 172 households (49.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Anson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years135 (39.0%)$26,450
45 to 64 Years172 (49.7%)$82,917
65+ Years39 (11.3%)$35,938
Total346 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Anson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Anson

With 27.4% poverty level for males and 38.4% for females among the residents of Anson, 55 to 64 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (47.1%) and 45 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Anson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (33.3%)11 (64.7%)
12 to 14 Years26 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (34.5%)25 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (17.2%)12 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years10 (18.2%)45 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (18.1%)11 (17.2%)
55 to 64 Years32 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total149 (27.4%)113 (38.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Anson

According to the poverty statistics in Anson, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Anson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (73.5%)8 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (66.7%)6 (35.3%)
12 to 14 Years33 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years36 (65.4%)25 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years53 (82.8%)34 (73.9%)
35 to 44 Years45 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years86 (81.9%)53 (82.8%)
55 to 64 Years36 (52.9%)46 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (64.3%)7 (100.0%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total394 (72.6%)181 (61.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Anson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Anson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Anson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Anson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (79.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)54 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Anson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Anson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (51.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)54 (71.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Anson

Employment by Class of Employer in Anson

Among the 328 employed individuals in Anson, private company employees (228 | 69.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (51 | 15.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (25 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Anson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22869.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)72.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5115.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations257.6%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees175.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total328100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Anson

According to the labor force statistics for Anson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (678), 54.4% or 369 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.6% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.1% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Anson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years25 (41.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years56 (100.0%)23 (41.1%)
30 to 34 Years40 (74.1%)14 (35.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (42.0%)7 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years123 (72.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years53 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years5 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (54.4%)43 (11.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Anson

According to labor force statistics for Anson, 64.7% of individuals (319) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (493) are in the labor force, with 13.6% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 85.1% or 183 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.4% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Anson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School65 (46.8%)49 (35.4%)
High School Diploma183 (85.1%)19 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree71 (57.7%)5 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total319 (64.7%)67 (13.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Anson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Anson are Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 2.6%), Health Technologists (8 | 2.6%), and Management (6 | 1.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Anson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Anson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Anson are Cleaning & Maintenance (52 | 16.7%), Healthcare Support (25 | 8.0%), and Personal Care & Service (25 | 8.0%).
Services Occupations in Anson

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Anson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (30.8%)36 (69.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (15.7%)86 (84.3%)
Total (Overall)185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Anson are Sales & Related (26 | 8.4%), and Office & Administration (25 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Anson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Anson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Office & Administration25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (49.0%)26 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Anson are , and Construction & Extraction (20 | 6.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Anson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Anson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Anson are Transportation (68 | 21.9%), Production (51 | 16.4%), and Material Moving (5 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Anson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Anson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Anson

Employment Industries in Anson

The major employment industries in Anson include Retail Trade (55 | 17.7%), Construction (52 | 16.7%), Professional & Scientific (50 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (44 | 14.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (33 | 10.6%).
Employment Industries in Anson

Employment Industries by Sex in Anson

The Anson industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (50.0%), and Retail Trade (47.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Anson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade29 (52.7%)26 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific25 (50.0%)25 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (59.5%)126 (40.5%)

Education in Anson

School Enrollment in Anson

The most common levels of schooling among the 166 students in Anson are middle school (83 | 50.0%), high school (45 | 27.1%), and elementary school (32 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Anson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool63.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3219.3%
Middle School8350.0%
High School4527.1%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total166100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Anson

Out of a total of 166 students who are enrolled in schools in Anson, 54 (32.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 112 (67.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Anson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds67 (67.0%)33 (33.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (67.5%)54 (32.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Anson

Computers & mathematics (8 | 22.9%), business (8 | 22.9%), visual & performing arts (8 | 22.9%), literature & languages (7 | 20.0%), and social sciences (4 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 35 individuals in Anson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Anson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics822.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences411.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business822.9%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages720.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts822.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total35100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Anson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Anson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Anson are males with 1 vehicle (124, accounting for 61.4%) and females with 1 vehicle (68, making up 98.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Anson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle124 (61.4%)68 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles33 (16.3%)25 (19.8%)
3 Vehicles38 (18.8%)25 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles7 (3.5%)8 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Anson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Anson are 10 to 14 minutes (67 commuters, 22.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (67 commuters, 22.1%), and 60 to 89 minutes (67 commuters, 22.1%).
Commute Time in Anson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5016.5%
5 to 9 Minutes113.6%
10 to 14 Minutes6722.1%
15 to 19 Minutes51.7%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6722.1%
35 to 39 Minutes134.3%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes124.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6722.1%
90 or more Minutes113.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Anson

The most common commute times in Anson are 30 to 34 minutes (67 commuters, 33.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (51 commuters, 50.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Anson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (12.4%)25 (24.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes16 (7.9%)51 (50.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes67 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (3.5%)6 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes59 (29.2%)8 (7.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (10.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Anson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Anson are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (53, 26.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (56, 55.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Anson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (11.4%)8 (7.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM53 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)11 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (2.5%)26 (25.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)56 (55.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Anson

Occupancy by Ownership in Anson

Of the total 346 dwellings in Anson, owner-occupied units account for 199 (57.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 147 (42.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Anson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19957.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14742.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units346100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Anson

Occupancy by Household Size in Anson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9928.6%
2-Person Household13739.6%
3-Person Household4813.9%
4+ Person Household6217.9%
Total Housing Units346100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Anson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Anson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household75 (75.8%)24 (24.2%)
2-Person Household41 (29.9%)96 (70.1%)
3-Person Household48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household35 (56.5%)27 (43.5%)
Total Housing Units199 (57.5%)147 (42.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Anson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Anson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School54 (83.1%)11 (16.9%)
High School Diploma88 (53.3%)77 (46.7%)
College/Associate Degree46 (47.4%)51 (52.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Anson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Anson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5917.1%
35 to 44 Years7622.0%
45 to 54 Years8223.7%
55 to 64 Years9026.0%
65 to 74 Years216.1%
75 to 84 Years185.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total346100.0%

Housing Finances in Anson

Median Income by Occupancy in Anson

Median Income by Occupancy in Anson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied199 (57.5%)$75,489
Renter-Occupied147 (42.5%)$33,068
Average346 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Anson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Anson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (4.5%)36 (24.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (18.6%)38 (25.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (11.1%)11 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)14 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (26.6%)40 (27.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more27 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Anson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Anson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035 (17.6%)36 (24.5%)
$300 to $49931 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79973 (36.7%)36 (24.5%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)48 (32.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49960 (30.1%)27 (18.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Anson

Housing Structures in Anson

Housing Structures in Anson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18453.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments4212.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments51.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments4412.7%
Mobile Home / Other7120.5%
Total346100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Anson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Anson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached152 (82.6%)32 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other47 (66.2%)24 (33.8%)
Total199 (57.5%)147 (42.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Anson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Anson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)93 (63.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms108 (54.3%)21 (14.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms65 (32.7%)33 (22.5%)
8 or more Rooms26 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Anson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Anson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)25 (17.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene149 (74.9%)122 (83.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Anson

Household Vehicle Usage in Anson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (2.0%)10 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle101 (50.7%)101 (68.7%)
2 Vehicles63 (31.7%)20 (13.6%)
3 or more Vehicles31 (15.6%)16 (10.9%)
Total199 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Anson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Anson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units70129
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$76,630$27
Monthly Housing Costs$350$0
Real Estate Taxes$988$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Anson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Anson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00020 (28.6%)27 (20.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (34.3%)65 (50.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99926 (37.1%)37 (28.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Anson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Anson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)19 (14.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (17.1%)32 (24.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (11.4%)25 (19.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)14 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (34.3%)27 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Anson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Anson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x35 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x12 (17.1%)87 (67.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (32.9%)19 (14.7%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)6 (4.6%)
Total70 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Anson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Anson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80020 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49927 (38.6%)79 (61.2%)
$800 to $1,49923 (32.9%)36 (27.9%)
Total70 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Anson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
6 to 18 Years118 (73.8%)42 (26.3%)
19 to 25 Years61 (54.9%)50 (45.1%)
26 to 34 Years70 (82.4%)15 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years78 (94.0%)5 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years100 (59.2%)69 (40.8%)
55 to 64 Years76 (66.7%)38 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total588 (71.7%)232 (28.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Anson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Anson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen118 (73.8%)42 (26.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen61 (54.9%)50 (45.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Anson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Anson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000136 (94.4%)8 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999184 (75.4%)60 (24.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99957 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999136 (68.7%)62 (31.3%)
$100,000 and over65 (38.9%)102 (61.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 621 (50.0%)8 (19.1%)
6 to 18 Years91 (56.9%)27 (16.9%)
19 to 25 Years61 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years51 (60.0%)19 (22.4%)
35 to 44 Years62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
45 to 54 Years39 (23.1%)61 (36.1%)
55 to 64 Years44 (38.6%)40 (35.1%)
65 to 74 Years35 (100.0%)14 (40.0%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)12 (57.1%)
Total425 (51.8%)202 (24.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Anson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Anson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (21.0%)25 (26.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (10.0%)33 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)6 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Anson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Anson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Anson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Anson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (21.0%)25 (26.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (4.3%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (66.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Anson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (7.1%)31 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)6 (66.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Anson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)6 (66.7%)

Technology Access in Anson

Computing Device Access in Anson

Computing Device Access in Anson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21261.3%
Smartphone27178.3%
Tablet17951.7%
No Computing Device4312.4%
Total346100.0%

Internet Access in Anson

Internet Access in Anson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17851.4%
Cellular Data Only9226.6%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet7622.0%
Total346100.0%

Anson Summary

Anson, Maine is a small town located in Somerset County, in the state of Maine. It is situated on the banks of the Kennebec River, and is bordered by the towns of Madison, Embden, and Solon. The town has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Anson was first settled in 1774 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was named after Anson Jones, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was incorporated in 1796, and the first town meeting was held in 1797.
In the early 19th century, Anson was a thriving agricultural community. The town was known for its production of potatoes, apples, and other crops. The town also had several sawmills, gristmills, and a tannery.
In the late 19th century, the town began to decline. The population decreased, and many of the businesses closed. The town was revitalized in the early 20th century, when the Kennebec and Moosehead Railroad was built through the town. This allowed for the transportation of goods and people, and helped to revive the economy.

Geography

Anson is located in the western part of Somerset County, in the state of Maine. It is situated on the banks of the Kennebec River, and is bordered by the towns of Madison, Embden, and Solon. The town has a total area of 36.2 square miles, of which 35.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water.
The town is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by forests and lakes. The highest point in the town is the summit of Bald Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,845 feet.

Economy

The economy of Anson is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce potatoes, apples, and other crops. The town also has several sawmills, gristmills, and a tannery.
Tourism is also an important part of the economy. The town is home to several lakes, rivers, and forests, which attract visitors from all over the state. The town also has several restaurants, inns, and bed and breakfasts.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Anson was 1,717 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
The median household income in Anson was $41,250, and the median family income was $48,750. The per capita income was $20,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Anson?
Total Population of Anson is 837.
What is the Total Male Population of Anson?
Total Male Population of Anson is 543.
What is the Total Female Population of Anson?
Total Female Population of Anson is 294.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Anson?
There are 184.69 Males per 100 Females in Anson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Anson?
There are 54.14 Females per 100 Males in Anson.
What is the Median Population Age in Anson?
Median Population Age in Anson is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Anson
Average Family Size in Anson is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Anson
Average Household Size in Anson is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Anson?
Per Capita income in Anson is $28,708.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Anson?
Income or Wage Gap in Anson is 59.1%.
Women in Anson earn 40.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Anson?
Family Income Deficit in Anson is $5,665.
Families that are below poverty line in Anson earn $5,665 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Anson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Anson is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Anson?
There are 369 People in the Labor Forcein in Anson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Anson?
54.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Anson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Anson?
Unemployment Rate in Anson is 11.6%.