Castine
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Castine is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 1,320 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooksville, 6.1 miles S.
- 1,320residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 170 / sq mipopulation density
- 04421ZIP code
About Castine
Castine ( kas-TEEN) is a town in Hancock County in eastern Maine, United States.
The population was 1,320 at the 2020 census. Castine is the home of Maine Maritime Academy, a four-year institution that graduates officers and engineers for the United States Merchant Marine and marine related industries.
Called Majabigwaduce by Tarrantine Abenaki Indians, Castine is one of the oldest towns in New England, predating the Plymouth Colony by seven years. Situated on Penobscot Bay, it is near the site of historic Fort Pentagouet. Few places in New England have had a more tumultuous history than Castine, which proclaims itself the "battle line of four nations."
During the French colonial period of the 17th and early 18th century, Castine was the southern tip of Acadia, with
New France defining the Kennebec River as the southern boundary of Acadia.
The town is named after Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin.
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Living in Castine
- Median household income
- $113,750
- Median home value
- $603,500
- Median rent
- $1,105/mo
- Median age
- 21.2
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Castine had 1,320 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Density | 170 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Castine at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,320 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.78 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 12.23 sq mi (31.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4279° N, 68.8053° W |
| ZIP code | 04421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300911265 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Castine
- Brooksville6.1 mi S
- Penobscot6.2 mi NE
- Stockton Springs6.2 mi N
- Searsport6.8 mi NW
- Verona Island7.5 mi N
- Prospect10.0 mi N
- Sedgwick10.1 mi SE
- Northport10.3 mi SW
- Belfast10.9 mi W
- Swanville11.9 mi NW
- Orland12.2 mi NE
- Islesboro12.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Castine
What county is Castine in?
Castine is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Castine, ME?
1,320 people lived in Castine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Castine, ME?
The ZIP code of Castine is 04421.
What is the elevation of Castine?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Castine?
Brooksville (6.1 mi), Penobscot (6.2 mi), Stockton Springs (6.2 mi), Searsport (6.8 mi), Verona Island (7.5 mi).
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