Acton, Maine
Acton: Town in Maine
About
Acton is a town located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,447 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,636 inhabitants.
The town was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Acton
| Population : | 2,636 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Postal code : | 04001 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 41.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:35:00 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Acton is located at 43°32'3"N 70°54'35"W (43.5342500, -70.9097800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Acton
Demographics
The population of Acton increased by 7.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,447 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,481 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,497 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,513 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,539 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,553 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,567 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,588 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,605 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,621 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,636 | 0.57% | estimation process |
Schools in Acton
College & universities near Acton, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
| 420440 | York County Community College | Wells (ME) | 04090 |
| 161208 | The Landing School | Arundel (ME) | 04046 |
| 161457 | University of New England | Biddeford (ME) | 04005-9599 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Acton, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| SAO | Saco Transportation Center | 130 Main Street | RAIL |
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Acton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Post Office | Acton (ME) | 04001 |
| Shapleigh Post Office | Shapleigh (ME) | 04076 |
| Milton Mill Post Office | Milton Mills (NH) | 03852 |
| Union Post Office | Union (NH) | 03887 |
| Sanbornvill Post Office | Sanbornville (NH) | 03872 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Acton , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 23,503 people.
- Acton , Minnesota unincorporated community in Minnesota with a population of 379 people.
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 21,500 | City in York County, Maine |
| Sanford | 21,253 | City in York County, Maine, United States |
| Saco | 20,121 | City in York County, Maine |
| York Beach | 12,854 | Unincorporated community in Maine |
| Kennebunk | 11,706 | Town in Maine |
| Wells | 10,819 | Town in York County, Maine, United States |
| Wells Beach Station | 10,162 | City in York County, Maine, United States of America |
| Kittery | 9,876 | Town in Maine |
| Old Orchard Beach | 9,095 | Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States |
| Buxton | 8,368 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Waterboro | 8,007 | Town in Maine |
| Berwick | 7,996 | Town in Maine |
| South Berwick | 7,613 | Town in Maine |
| Eliot | 7,115 | Town in Maine |
| Lebanon | 6,435 | Town in Maine |
| North Berwick | 4,745 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
Distance to Other Cities
Acton distances to largest Maine cities
