was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $26,088, and the median income for a family was $30,888. Males had a median income of $24,335 versus $18,194 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,691. About 12.1% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over. Notable people Frank H. Holley, Maine state legislator Eugene H. Merrill, Old Testament scholar Lloyd T. Pullen, Wisconsin state legislator See also List of towns in Maine References External links Town of Anson, Maine Stewart Public Library Anson Historical Society Maine.gov – Anson, Maine Towns in Somerset County, Maine Towns in Maine