Jefferson, Maine

Jefferson, Maine
Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°11′10″N 69°29′40″W / 44.18611°N 69.49444°W / 44.18611; -69.49444
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyLincoln
Settled (Ballstown Plantation)1770
Incorporated (Jefferson)February 24, 1807
Area
  Total
58.58 sq mi (151.72 km2)
  Land52.57 sq mi (136.16 km2)
  Water6.01 sq mi (15.57 km2)
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,551
  Density18.7/sq mi (7.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04348
Area code207
FIPS code23-35695
GNIS feature ID0582535

Jefferson is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,551 at the 2020 census. Damariscotta Lake State Park, a popular Mid Coast swimming, canoeing and picnic area, is located within the town limits.