57-599: Machiasport is a town in Washington County , Maine , United States. The population was 962 at the 2020 census . Machiasport is a historic seaport and tourist destination. In 1633, the Plymouth Company established a trading post here to conduct business with the Native Americans . But this was part of Acadia , territory which New France considered its own. So in 1634, the trading post
114-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
171-462: A family was $ 43,612. Males had a median income of $ 35,981 versus $ 27,336 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,401. About 14.1% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 29.3% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over. Washington County is considered to be a more conservative county in Maine. No Democrat has carried a majority of
228-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the town was 43.3 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
285-533: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
342-524: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
399-616: A social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
456-519: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine . As of the 2020 census , its population was 31,095, making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Machias . The county was established on June 25, 1789. It borders the Canadian province of New Brunswick . It is sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it includes the easternmost point in the 48 contiguous United States. Claims have been made that Washington County
513-534: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
570-497: Is land and 695 square miles (1,800 km ) (21%) is water. According to U.S. Census Bureau 2022 statistics, Washington County's population density equates to twelve people per square mile. As of the census of 2000, there were 33,941 people, 14,118 households, and 9,303 families living in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5.0 people/km ). There were 21,919 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3.1/km ). The racial makeup of
627-607: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
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#1732781190526684-465: Is where the sun first rises on the 48 contiguous states. Many small seaside communities have small-scale fishing -based economies. Tourism is also important along the county's shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county's economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 3,258 square miles (8,440 km ), of which 2,563 square miles (6,640 km )
741-859: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
798-476: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
855-603: The United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in a separate question. The racial categories represent
912-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
969-532: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1026-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1083-467: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
1140-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
1197-406: The age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.1% were non-families, and 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.76. The median age was 46.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,859 and the median income for
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#17327811905261254-428: The age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.90% under
1311-467: The age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 25,869, and the median income for a family was $ 31,657. Males had a median income of $ 28,347 versus $ 20,074 for females. The per capita income for
1368-407: The average family size was 2.88. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.2 males. The median income for a household in the town
1425-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1482-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1539-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1596-641: The construction of a blockhouse , barracks and battery. During the War of 1812 , in September 1814 the British captured the fort and burnt the barracks. In 1863, during the American Civil War , Fort Machias was built adjacent to the ruins of Fort O'Brien. It was a five-gun earthworks fort with Napoleon 12-pound cannon . It was actively manned from 1863 to 1865. In 1923, the U.S. government transferred
1653-443: The county since Hubert Humphrey in 1968 . In 2004 , it was one of only two counties (the other being Piscataquis County) in Maine to vote for Republican George W. Bush over Democrat John Kerry . The county voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election from 1980 until 2020 , when the county was carried by Donald Trump , who lost nationally to Joe Biden . In the 2012 Maine Republican presidential caucuses ,
1710-524: The county was $ 14,119. About 14.20% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.40% of those under age 18 and 19.20% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 32,856 people, 14,302 households, and 8,847 families living in the county. The population density was 12.8 inhabitants per square mile (4.9/km ). There were 23,001 housing units at an average density of 9.0 units per square mile (3.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1767-408: The county was 92.1% white, 4.9% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 30.4% were English , 17.0% were Irish , 7.0% were German , 6.1% were Scottish , and 5.6% were American . Of the 14,302 households, 25.9% had children under
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1824-432: The county was 93.48% White , 0.26% Black or African American , 4.43% Native American , 0.30% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.44% from other races , and 1.07% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 95.0% spoke English , 1.9% Passamaquoddy , 1.0% Spanish and 1.0% French as their first language. There were 14,118 households, out of which 28.00% had children under
1881-657: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
1938-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
1995-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2052-446: The first Wednesday of each month, a return service runs between Lubec and Machias. School districts include: K-12 districts: Secondary school districts: Elementary school districts: A portion of the area is in the "Washington Unorganized Territory". Unorganized territory is not in any municipality. 44°58′N 67°37′W / 44.97°N 67.61°W / 44.97; -67.61 Race (U.S. Census) In
2109-487: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
2166-947: The majority of Washington County voters cast their votes for Republican Ron Paul , but votes from Washington County were not counted because of snow. Mitt Romney ultimately won the state by a narrow margin. Washington County does not have a comprehensive public transportation system, despite having a year-round population of around 32,000. West Bus Services, based in Milbridge , serves several communities in northern Maine. The daily Coastal Connection route serves: Calais , Perry , Pembroke , Dennysville , Whiting , Lubec , East Machias , Machias , Jonesboro , Jonesport , Beals , Addison , Cherryfield , Columbia , Columbia Falls , Deblois (seasonal), Township 18 (seasonal), Township 19 (seasonal), Centerville , Gouldsboro , Winter Harbor , Sullivan , Steuben , Hancock , Ellsworth, Lucern , Holden and Bangor. The route takes around 3.5 hours. On
2223-443: The north, Whiting to the northeast, Machias to the west, and (separated by water) is near Cutler to the east, and Roque Bluffs to the southwest. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,119 people, 410 households, and 277 families residing in the town. The population density was 52.3 inhabitants per square mile (20.2/km). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km). The racial makeup of
2280-681: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
2337-406: The population. There were 413 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and
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2394-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
2451-511: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
2508-553: The residents built a small breastworks here to guard the mouth of the Machias River and the area settlements. Later that year, the British sent four ships under the command of Sir George Collier that defeated the local militia , destroyed the breastworks, and burned several buildings. In 1777, the fort was rebuilt as a crescent shaped four-gun battery . In 1781 it was made part of the national defense and named Fort O'Brien . In 1808–1809, Lemuel Trescott of Eastport oversaw
2565-639: The sites of both forts to the state of Maine. As of 2006, they are managed as a historic site by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. In 1969, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places , as structure #69000024. Machiasport has been the setting of several ethnographic documentary films about its inhabitants by the anthropologist and filmmaker Anna Grimshaw. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
2622-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
2679-519: The town has a total area of 61.61 square miles (159.57 km), of which 21.41 square miles (55.45 km) is land and 40.20 square miles (104.12 km) is water. Drained by the Machias River , the town is located at the head of Machias Bay on the Gulf of Maine , part of the Atlantic Ocean . The town is crossed by state routes 92 and 191 . It is bordered by the towns of East Machias to
2736-510: The town was 56.3% male and 43.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,160 people, 413 households, and 289 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.3 inhabitants per square mile (21.0/km). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 27.0 per square mile (10.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.50% White , 0.09% African American , 0.78% Native American , 0.26% Asian , and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of
2793-442: The town was 97.1% White , 0.8% African American , 0.8% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 410 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had
2850-504: Was $ 29,531, and the median income for a family was $ 32,279. Males had a median income of $ 29,643 versus $ 20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 13,727. About 11.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over. 44°41′55″N 67°23′41″W / 44.69861°N 67.39472°W / 44.69861; -67.39472 Washington County, Maine Washington County
2907-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
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#17327811905262964-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
3021-582: Was sacked by French forces from Port Royal under the command of Charles de Saint-Étienne de la Tour . In 1770, the area was granted by the Massachusetts General Court to 80 petitioners, 54 from Scarborough . It was first part of Machias , incorporated in 1784, then set off and incorporated as Machiasport in 1826. In 1775, following the capture of the British ship HMS Margaretta by locals under leadership of Jeremiah O'Brien ,
3078-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
3135-538: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
3192-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
3249-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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