Albion, Maine Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Albion is 2,000, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its rural atmosphere and agricultural base.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1804
- County: Kennebec County
- Land area: 39.0 square miles
- Population density: 51 people per square mile
- Area code: 207
- Zip code: 04910
Geography and Location
Albion is located in central Maine, in Kennebec County. The town is surrounded by farmland, forests, and rolling hills, typical of rural Maine. Albion is situated near Maine Route 202, providing access to nearby towns like Waterville and Augusta. The town’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with dairy farming and crop production being common. Albion has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
Demographics
Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $35,357
Median house value: $79,400
Population by Race
Races in Albion:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
- Two or more races (0.6%)
- American Indian (0.5%)
Ancestries: English (21.6%), French (17.9%), Irish (12.5%), United States (11.7%), French Canadian (4.2%), German (4.0%).
Elevation: 311 feet
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Albion
- High school or higher: 84.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
- Unemployed: 5.8%
- Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Albion town
- Never married: 18.8%
- Now married: 64.4%
- Separated: 0.8%
- Widowed: 5.8%
- Divorced: 10.2%
2.1% Foreign born (0.9% North America, 0.6% Europe, 0.6% Asia).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Albion:
- INLAND HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; WATERVILLE, ME)
- MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; WATERVILLE, ME)
- SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PITTSFIELD, ME)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albion:
- BANGOR INTL (about 48 miles; BANGOR, ME; Abbreviation: BGR)
- BRUNSWICK NAS (about 57 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; Abbreviation: NHZ)
- PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 86 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Abbreviation: PWM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Albion:
- WATERVILLE ROBERT LAFLEUR (about 16 miles; WATERVILLE, ME; Abbreviation: WVL)
- PITTSFIELD MUNI (about 17 miles; PITTSFIELD, ME; Abbreviation: 2B7)
- AUGUSTA STATE (about 28 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Abbreviation: AUG)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albion:
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 26 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 48 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,229)
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 65 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 83 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Full-time enrollment: 7,381)
- SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 94 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 101 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 143 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
Public primary/middle school in Albion:
- ALBION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 180; Location: 20 SCHOOL STREET; Grades: KG – 06)
Libraries
Library in Albion:
- ALBION PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,585; Location: PO BOX 185; 2,580 books; 16 video materials; 5 serial subscriptions)