Appleton, Maine
Appleton: town in Knox County, Maine
About
Appleton is a town located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,316 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,381 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Appleton
| Population | 1,381 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Knox County |
| Postal code | 04862 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 33.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2892,-69.2509 |
| Altitude | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:43:38 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Appleton is located at 44°17'21"N 69°15'3"W (44.2892400, -69.2508800).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Appleton increased by 4.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,316 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,317 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,317 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,326 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,337 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,348 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,340 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,351 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,362 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,368 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,381 | 0.94% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Appleton
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Appleton, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161572 | Unity College | Unity (ME) | 04988 |
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
| 161563 | Thomas College | Waterville (ME) | 04901-5097 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Appleton, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
| ROD | Rockland, Maine | 517A Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Appleton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Union Post Office | Union (ME) | 04862 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Appleton, Wisconsin city in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,681 people.
- Appleton, Minnesota city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 187 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 7,183 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Warren | 4,835 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Camden | 4,806 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Rockport | 3,389 | A town in Knox County in the state of Maine. |
| Thomaston | 2,763 | Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine |
| Saint George | 2,578 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Union | 2,275 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Hope | 1,698 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| South Thomaston | 1,642 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America |
| Owls Head | 1,608 | City in United States of America |
| Washington | 1,520 | Town in Maine |
| Cushing | 1,500 | Town in Maine |
| Friendship | 1,143 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Vinalhaven | 1,128 | City in Maine, United States of America |
| North Haven | 358 | Town of the United States |
| Isle Au Haut | 65 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Appleton distances to largest Maine cities