Richmond is a town located in Sagadahoc County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,298.

This article describe the town as a whole. The U.S. Census provides additionaal demographic detail that describes the more densely populated central setttlement, although the area and population reported there are included in the aggregate values for the town. See also: Richmond (CDP), Maine.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.8 km² (31.6 mi²). 78.7 km² (30.4 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.70% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,298 people, 1,290 households, and 900 families residing in the town. The population density is 41.9/km² (108.5/mi²). There are 1,475 housing units at an average density of 18.7 persons/km² (48.5 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.18% White, 0.42% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,290 households out of which 36.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% are married couples living together, 11.1% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 30.2% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the town the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $36,654, and the median income for a family is $48,125. Males have a median income of $30,557 versus $25,844 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,896. 13.6% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.7% are under the age of 18 and 6.1% are 65 or older.