Anson, Maine
Anson: Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
About
Anson is a town located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,511 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,397 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Anson
| Population : | 2,397 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 04911 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 125.07 km2 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:06:56 (9th December 2025) |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anson is located at 44°47'54"N 69°53'21"W (44.7983900, -69.8892200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anson decreased by 4.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,511 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,490 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,480 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,471 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,446 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,414 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,397 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,379 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,382 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,384 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,397 | 0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Anson (3)
People born in Anson, including United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Auzella Savage, academic Eugene H. Merrill, U.S. parasitologist Harold W. Manter, .
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Schools in Anson
College & universities near Anson, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161226 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington (ME) | 04938-9978 |
| 161086 | Colby College | Waterville (ME) | 04901-8840 |
| 161192 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield (ME) | 04937-1367 |
| 161563 | Thomas College | Waterville (ME) | 04901-5097 |
| 161572 | Unity College | Unity (ME) | 04988 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anson, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
Post offices near Anson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anson Post Office | Anson (ME) | 04911 |
| Madison Post Office | Madison (ME) | 04950 |
| North Anson Post Office | North Anson (ME) | 04958 |
| Norridgewock Post Office | Norridgewock (ME) | 04957 |
| Skowhegan Post Office | Skowhegan (ME) | 04976 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Anson , Texas city in Jones County, Texas, United States with a population of 2,275 people.
- Anson , Wisconsin civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 2,169 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | 8,238 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fairfield | 6,552 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Madison | 4,696 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Pittsfield | 4,003 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Norridgewock | 3,227 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Canaan | 2,168 | Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Palmyra | 1,979 | Town in Maine |
| Saint Albans | 1,979 | St. |
| Hartland | 1,724 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Cornville | 1,389 | Town in Somerset County, Maine |
| Solon | 1,078 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Smithfield | 1,008 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Athens | 976 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Embden | 956 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bingham | 900 | Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Harmony | 895 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Anson distances to largest Maine cities
