Sweden town, Maine
Sweden town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sweden town is a geographic entity located in Oxford County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 424. The land area covers 28.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 424 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.1 yrs | ±19.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 179 | ±43 | 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 | 315 | ±52 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 179 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $311,300 | ±$60,867 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,667 | ±$815 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,750 | ±$24,736 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,038 | ±$13,769 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | ±11.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 79 | ±65 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | ±9.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 261 | ±91 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±8.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF SWEDEN
GUS Population: 424 (2024)
ID: 208225
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
147 BRIDGTON RD, SWEDEN ME 04040-5239
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GUS Population: 60,039 (2024)
ID: 127883
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
26 WESTERN AVE, SOUTH PARIS ME 04281-1431
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | West Paris, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Denmark, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Casco, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Norway, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Harrison, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | North Conway, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Naples, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Naples, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Naples, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | CENTER CONWAY, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHARLOTTE HOBBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 227 MAIN STREET, LOVELL, ME, 04051 |
(207) 925-3177
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WATERFORD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 663 WATERFORD ROAD, WATERFORD, ME, 04088 |
(207) 583-2050
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HARRISON VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 4 FRONT STREET, HARRISON, ME, 04040 |
(207) 583-2970
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BRIDGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 1 CHURCH STREET, BRIDGTON, ME, 04009 |
(207) 647-2472
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BOLSTERS MILLS VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 659 BOLSTERS MILLS ROAD, HARRISON, ME, 04040 |
(207) 583-6421
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DENMARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 121 EAST MAIN STREET, DENMARK, ME, 04022 |
(207) 452-2200
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FRYEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 515 MAIN STREET, FRYEBURG, ME, 04037 |
(207) 935-2731
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BROWNFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 216 MAIN STREET, BROWNFIELD, ME, 04010 |
(207) 935-3003
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NAPLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 940 ROOSEVELT TRAIL, NAPLES, ME, 04055 |
(207) 693-6841
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NORWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 258 MAIN STREET, NORWAY, ME, 04268 |
(207) 743-5309
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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 BRIDGTON 3 NW, ME US, located 4.7 miles from Sweden town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1° | 7.1° | 17.6° | 3.52" | 20.6" |
| February | 31.3° | 8.2° | 19.7° | 3.64" | 22.0" |
| March | 40.2° | 18.7° | 29.4° | 3.88" | 16.7" |
| April | 53.6° | 30.2° | 41.9° | 4.36" | 3.5" |
| May | 66.2° | 42.2° | 54.2° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.0° | 52.0° | 62.5° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.9° | 57.5° | 67.7° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.4° | 55.8° | 66.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.9° | 48.0° | 58.5° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 36.8° | 46.9° | 5.55" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.8° | 27.1° | 35.9° | 4.33" | 4.2" |
| December | 33.6° | 16.1° | 24.8° | 4.61" | 16.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgton CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Fryeburg CDP | CDP | 10.9 mi | — |
| Oxford CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| Norway CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
| Naples CDP | CDP | 15.4 mi | — |
| Casco CDP | CDP | 15.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301775595. • 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.