Fryeburg (CDP), Maine

Fryeburg is a town located in Oxford County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,549.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,549 people, 666 households, and 404 families residing in the town. The population density is 200.7/km² (520.7/mi²). There are 770 housing units at an average density of 99.8 persons/km² (258.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.39% White, 0.32% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 0.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 666 households out of which 26.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 39.2% are non-families. 33.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.83. In the town the population is spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.8 males. The median income for a household in the town is $33,125, and the median income for a family is $41,579. Males have a median income of $30,664 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,950. 10.9% of the population and 10.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.9% are under the age of 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older.