New Sweden, Maine
New Sweden: town in Maine, USA
About
New Sweden is a town located in the county of Aroostook in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 602 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 563 inhabitants.
The town was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about New Sweden
| Population | 563 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Postal code | 04762 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 34.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9417,-68.1206 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:08:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
New Sweden is located at 46°56'30"N 68°7'14"W (46.9417100, -68.1205900).
New Sweden map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of New Sweden decreased by 6.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 600 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 596 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 593 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 589 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 585 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 579 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 578 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 573 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 569 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 563 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Sweden
1New Sweden Historical Museum
116 Station Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762, United States View details
Phone: +12078965200 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Sweden, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161484 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769-2016 |
Closest post offices linked to New Sweden.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Sweden Post Office | New Sweden (ME) | 04762 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- New Sweden, Minnesota unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 299 people.
Other cities in Aroostook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aroostook County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | 8,950 | City in Maine, United States |
| Caribou | 7,622 | City in Maine |
| Houlton | 5,766 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fort Kent | 3,805 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Madawaska | 3,715 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,278 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Limestone | 2,164 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Van Buren | 1,983 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Mapleton | 1,824 | Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Washburn | 1,533 | Town in Maine |
| Mars Hill | 1,461 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hodgdon | 1,267 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Ashland | 1,214 | Town of the United States |
| Easton | 1,177 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Frenchville | 1,031 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Littleton | 982 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |