Welcome to Stetson ...
Stetson is located in Penobscot County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Stetson, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Stetson has a population of 1,192 people<2> (see below for details).
Stetson is 210 feet [64 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Stetson lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Stetson: (207)
The ZIP code for Stetson: 04488<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Stetson had an population of 1,192 people. This is a decrease of 0.83% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 21.51% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Stetson had a population of 1,202 people. This makes Stetson the county's 34th most populous community.
The population of Stetson represents 0.09% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 254th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,202 people, the population of Stetson increased 22.53% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 981 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Stetson.
Communities Also Named Stetson ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Stetson - they are located in Florida, Idaho and Michigan.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Stetson.
Communities near Stetson ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Stetson.
- Bangor
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangor
- Bangor is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 31,998 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bangor <5>
- Hampden
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampden have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampden
- Hampden is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,513 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampden <5>
- Hermon
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermon have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermon
- Hermon is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,104 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hermon <5>
- Glenburn
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenburn
- Glenburn is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,567 people
- Pittsfield
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsfield
- Pittsfield is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,003 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pittsfield <5>
- Dexter
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dexter have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
- Dexter is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,702 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dexter <5>
- Orrington
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrington have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrington
- Orrington is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,668 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrington <5>
- Newport
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
- Newport is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,248 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newport <5>
- Levant
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Levant
- Levant is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,983 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Levant <5>
- Carmel
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmel
- Carmel is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,857 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carmel <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Stetson. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Stetson.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Stetson. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Stetson.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Stetson. See our Newspapers Page for Stetson.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Stetson ...
Looking for more information about Stetson? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Stetson, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Stetson.
Adding Stetson to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Stetson in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Stetson was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Stetson in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Stetson.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Stetson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Penobscot, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Stetson. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Stetson - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Stetson). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Stetson or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |