Alton
Town in Penobscot County, Maine
Alton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Town, 6.4 miles S.
- 829residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 42.3 sq miland area · 109.6 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 04468ZIP code
About Alton
Alton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. The community is named after an Alton in England.
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Living in Alton
- Median household income
- $62,955
- Median home value
- $179,500
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Alton had 829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alton at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 829 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.32 sq mi (109.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0434° N, 68.7743° W |
| ZIP code | 04468 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301901115 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alton
- Old Town6.4 mi S
- Hudson6.6 mi SW
- Bradford7.2 mi NW
- Lagrange8.7 mi N
- Greenbush9.2 mi E
- Edinburg9.6 mi NE
- Milford10.3 mi E
- Glenburn11.0 mi S
- Orono11.3 mi S
- Kenduskeag11.6 mi SW
- Corinth12.3 mi W
- Charleston12.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Alton
What county is Alton in?
Alton is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Alton, ME?
829 people lived in Alton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alton, ME?
The ZIP code of Alton is 04468.
What is the elevation of Alton?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alton?
Old Town (6.4 mi), Hudson (6.6 mi), Bradford (7.2 mi), Lagrange (8.7 mi), Greenbush (9.2 mi).
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