Alton, Maine
Alton: human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA.
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Penobscot in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 890. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 858 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population | 858 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0315,-68.7287 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:22:14 (13th October 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Alton is located at 45°1'53"N 68°43'43"W (45.0314500, -68.7286500).
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Weather
Rain after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Alton decreased by 3.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 890 | - | census |
| 2011 | 888 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 881 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 876 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 875 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 866 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 859 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 860 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 859 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 858 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 858 | 0% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alton, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161253 | University of Maine | Orono (ME) | 04469 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alton, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Post Office | Greenbush (ME) | 04418 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Alton, Illinois city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 26,049 people.
- Alton, Texas city in Texas. with a population of 18,785 people.
- Alton, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States). with a population of 5,364 people.
Other cities in Penobscot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |
| Orono | 10,636 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US |
| Brewer | 8,948 | City in Maine, USA |
| Hampden | 7,513 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Old Town | 7,431 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Lincoln | 4,882 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Millinocket | 4,244 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Dexter | 3,702 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Corinna | 2,135 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Veazie | 1,824 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Charleston | 1,675 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Greenbush | 1,519 | City in Minnesota, United States |