Castine, Maine
Castine: Town in Maine, United States
About
Castine is a town located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,366 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 971 inhabitants.
The town was created 412 years ago in 1612.
Quick Facts about Castine
| Population : | 971 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 04420–04421 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 20.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1613 (412 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:38:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -40.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Castine is located at 44°23'16"N 68°47'59"W (44.3878500, -68.7997500).
Castine map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Castine decreased by 40.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,366 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,365 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,362 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,192 | -14.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,188 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,016 | -16.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,004 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,002 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 994 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 992 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 971 | -2.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Castine
1 Witherle Woods
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2 Wilson Museum
120 Perkins St, Castine, ME 04421, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Castine Historical Society
17 School St, Castine, ME 04421, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Castine Touring Company
Main Street at Town Dock, Castine, ME 04421, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Castine
1 Emerson Hall
67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Castine (4)
People born in Castine, including journalist and author Noah Brooks, Maine State Senator Richard Rosen, Major League Baseball player Simmy Murch, .
List
- Anna Cate Dole (artist and temperance movement advocate) she was born in 16/07/1841
Schools in Castine
College & universities near Castine, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
| 160995 | Beal College | Bangor (ME) | 04401 |
| 160959 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor (ME) | 04609 |
| 161138 | Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor (ME) | 04401 |
| 161572 | Unity College | Unity (ME) | 04988 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Castine, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
| ROD | Rockland, Maine | 517A Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near Castine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Castin Post Office | Castine (ME) | 04421 |
| Brooksvill Post Office | Brooksville (ME) | 04617 |
| Penob Post Office | Penobscot (ME) | 04476 |
| Stockton Spring Post Office | Stockton Springs (ME) | 04981 |
| Searspor Post Office | Searsport (ME) | 04974 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Castine , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 135 people.
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,249 | City in Maine |
| Bar Harbor | 5,594 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Bucksport | 4,916 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Blue Hill | 2,651 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Hancock | 2,440 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Orland | 2,173 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Deer Isle | 1,911 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,793 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Gouldsboro | 1,743 | City in United States of America |
| Dedham | 1,666 | Town in Maine |
| Tremont | 1,602 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Trenton | 1,568 | Town in Maine |
| Franklin | 1,567 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Surry | 1,504 | Town in Virginia |
| Sullivan | 1,261 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot | 1,220 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
