Monson
Town in Piscataquis County, Maine
Monson is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, with 609 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willimantic, 5.8 miles E.
- 609residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 46.8 sq miland area · 121.2 km²
- 13 / sq mipopulation density
- 04464ZIP code
About Monson
Monson is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The population was 609 at the 2020 census. The town is located on Route 15 which is a significant route north into the well known Moosehead Lake Region, to which Monson can be considered a gateway. This route eventually leads to the Canadian Province of Quebec.
The town is well known in local and state history, and contributions by the town and its location are notable. It is the last town located on the Appalachian Trail at the beginning (or end) of the Hundred-Mile Wilderness. It is not uncommon to see many hikers in town resting before (or after) their trip into the Wilderness, and several lodging places in town cater directly to these hikers.
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Living in Monson
- Median household income
- $56,017
- Median home value
- $178,100
- Median age
- 47.4
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Monson had 609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monson at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Piscataquis County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 609 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.79 sq mi (121.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2972° N, 69.4991° W |
| ZIP code | 04464 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302146580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monson
- Willimantic5.8 mi E
- Abbot7.2 mi S
- Shirley7.6 mi NW
- Guilford10.0 mi SE
- Kingsbury11.0 mi SW
- Greenville11.6 mi N
- Bowerbank12.7 mi E
- Parkman13.6 mi S
- Wellington15.8 mi S
- Sangerville16.0 mi SE
- Dover-Foxcroft17.0 mi SE
- Cambridge17.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Monson
What county is Monson in?
Monson is in Piscataquis County, Maine.
What is the population of Monson, ME?
609 people lived in Monson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monson, ME?
The ZIP code of Monson is 04464.
What is the elevation of Monson?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monson?
Willimantic (5.8 mi), Abbot (7.2 mi), Shirley (7.6 mi), Guilford (10.0 mi), Kingsbury (11.0 mi).
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