Abbot town, Maine
Abbot town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Abbot town is a geographic entity located in Piscataquis County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 638. The land area covers 34.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 638 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 339 | ±90 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 593 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 339 | ±90 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 254 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $171,200 | ±$36,238 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,111 | ±$73 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,542 | ±$24,488 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,463 | ±$9,117 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | ±7.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 96 | ±49 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 297 | ±96 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±9.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWN OF ABBOT
GUS Population: 642 (2024)
ID: 105899
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FIRST SELECTMAN
PO BOX 120, ABBOT ME 04406-0120
|
|
GUS Population: 17,432 (2024)
ID: 193432
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
159 E MAIN ST, DOVER FOXCROFT ME 04426-1377
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dexter, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Harmony, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Guilford, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Guilford, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Dexter, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dover-Foxcroft, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dover-Foxcroft, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Dexter, ME | |
| 7 Nearby | 13-17 | DOVER FOXCROFT, ME | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | DOVER FOXCROFT, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HARVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 5.3 mi away | 771 STATE HIGHWAY 150, PARKMAN, ME, 04443 |
(207) 876-3730
|
|
GUILFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 5.6 mi away | 4 LIBRARY STREET, GUILFORD, ME, 04443 |
(207) 876-4547
|
|
MONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 6.6 mi away | 35 GREENVILLE ROAD, MONSON, ME, 04464 |
(207) 997-3676
|
|
THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.3 mi away | 186 EAST MAIN STREET, DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, 04426 |
(207) 564-3350
|
|
THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
|
Library | 13.3 mi away | 186 EAST MAIN STREET, DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, 04427 |
(207) 564-3350
|
|
ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.3 mi away | 1 CHURCH STREET, DEXTER, ME, 04930 |
(207) 924-7292
|
|
SHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY - GREENVILLE
|
Library | 19.0 mi away | 9 LILY BAY ROAD, GREENVILLE, ME, 04441 |
(207) 695-3579
|
|
BINGHAM UNION LIBRARY
|
Library | 21.2 mi away | 297 MAIN STREET, BINGHAM, ME, 04920 |
(207) 672-3002
|
|
HARTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 21.5 mi away | 16 MILL STREET, HARTLAND, ME, 04943 |
(207) 938-4702
|
|
STEWART FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 21.9 mi away | 8 LEVI STEWART DRIVE, CORINNA, ME, 04928 |
(207) 278-2454
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at E SANGERVILLE, ME US, located 11.1 miles from Abbot town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6° | 7.2° | 16.9° | 3.06" | — |
| February | 29.4° | 8.8° | 19.1° | 2.58" | — |
| March | 38.9° | 18.4° | 28.7° | 3.06" | — |
| April | 51.1° | 30.1° | 40.6° | 3.61" | — |
| May | 63.8° | 42.5° | 53.2° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 72.7° | 51.4° | 62.1° | 4.43" | — |
| July | 78.6° | 57.0° | 67.8° | 3.45" | — |
| August | 77.8° | 55.7° | 66.8° | 3.56" | — |
| September | 70.3° | 47.8° | 59.1° | 3.54" | — |
| October | 56.9° | 36.6° | 46.8° | 4.81" | — |
| November | 43.6° | 26.3° | 34.9° | 3.61" | — |
| December | 31.6° | 15.4° | 23.5° | 3.40" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Dover-Foxcroft CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Dexter CDP | CDP | 15.6 mi | — |
| Greenville CDP | CDP | 19.3 mi | — |
| Bingham CDP | CDP | 20.7 mi | — |
| Hartland CDP | CDP | 21.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302100100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.