Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan: town in Maine, USA
About
Skowhegan is a town located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,589 and a population density of 142 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,238 inhabitants.
The town was created 255 years ago in 1770.
Quick Facts about Skowhegan
| Population | 8,238 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Postal code | 04976 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 60.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.7651,-69.7192 |
| Altitude | 223 feet / 68 meters |
| Capital city | Skowhegan is capital of Somerset County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1771 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:52:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 136 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Skowhegan is located at 44°45'54"N 69°43'9"W (44.7650600, -69.7192200).
Skowhegan map
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Weather
A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Skowhegan decreased by 4.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,525 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,499 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,468 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,388 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,300 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,264 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,239 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,254 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,239 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,238 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Skowhegan
1Skowhegan Indian
65 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, United States View details
Phone: +12074743621
2Debe Park Trails
9-27 Mt Pleasant Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Skowhegan
1Skowhegan Municipal Building
225 Water St, Skowhegan, ME 04976 View details
Phone: +12074746900 | Website available
2US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
70 E Madison Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976, United States View details
Phone: +12074748323 | Website available
People born in Skowhegan (16)
People born in Skowhegan, including politician Abner Coburn, Member of the United States Senate from Maine Margaret Chase Smith, politician Forrest Goodwin, .
More notable people
- Stephen Coburn (American politician) he was born in 11/11/1817
- Daniel Dole (missionary) he was born in 09/09/1808
- Edmund Pearson Dole (lawyer from New England who served as the first Attorney General of the Territory of Hawaii) he was born in 28/02/1850
- George H. Littlefield (American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 02/05/1842
- Henry A. Wyman (American politician) he was born in 03/02/1861
- Louise Helen Coburn (American botanist, botanical collector, writer, poet and founder of Sigma Kappa (1856-1949)) she was born in 01/09/1856
- Rodney Whittemore (Maine State Senator)
- Kenneth P. MacLeod (American politician) he was born in 14/02/1923
- William H. McLellan (Maine politician) he was born in 25/11/1832
- Edmund Clarence Messer (American painter) he was born in 18/02/1842
- Glen A. Huff (judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals, United States) he was born in 01/01/1951
- L. P. Wyman (US author (1873-1950)) he was born in 12/07/1873
- Hannah Judkins Starbird (Nurse in the American Civil War (1832-1922)) she was born in 10/08/1832
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Skowhegan, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161192 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield (ME) | 04937-1367 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Skowhegan, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Skowhegan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Post Office | Skowhegan (ME) | 04976 |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anson | 2,397 | 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
Skowhegan distances to largest Maine cities