The Mattawamkeag Town was incorporated in 1860 and is located on the Mattawamkeag River. The river is the largest tributary of the Penobscot River. It was used by travelers from St. John as far back as 1624. Listed below are the population and steets in Mattawamkeag.
The population of Mattawamkeag is approximately 25 percent female. The city is home to a large proportion of foreign-born residents. About 13 percent of the total population in Mattawamkeag City was born abroad. While only a small percentage of the population was born in other countries, a large portion of the rest was brought up in the U.S.
The population of Mattawamkeag is about seven hundred twenty-three. The city is home to a population of 0.7 percent African-American. The median household income in Mattawamkeag is approximately $39,000. 16.5% of the city's residents live in poverty. The median age is 52.3 years. The local economy is dominated by tourism and logging.
The Mattawamkeag River spans a considerable distance through the town. The town has a shingle mill, a lath mill, a planer, and board mills, as well as other manufacturing common to country towns. The European and American Railway passes through the town on its way eastward. While the town is relatively small in size, there are plenty of attractions to visit.