Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 283, organized in 1879.
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Caswell, where Maine’s towns sit at 9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 144 in Maine we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Caswell. 12% of the land in Caswell is conserved, above both Maine’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, at 2,294 acres with 6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Caswell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 212 in 1890, a peak of 853 in 1960, 293 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2017 and 2 maps from 1934 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Caswell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Caswell.
Its public schools are run by the Caswell Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn F Barnes Elementary SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 45 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Caswell’s median household income is $43,000. Most working residents leave Caswell for work: only 0% work in town. Caswell’s average trip to work is 17 minutes.
| Caswell | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Caswell has cold, snowy winters and cool summers. The July high in Caswell is 76°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge | 6 mi | 2,294 |
| 2. Caswell Public Reserved Land | — | 1,241 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
44% of Caswell adults have high blood pressure. Only 6 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Caswell. 40% of Caswell adults have obesity.
| Caswell | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Caswell | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.7% | 14.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Caswell; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Caswell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
Where Caswell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Maine, United States
Caswell is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census.
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Caswell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.