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Lincoln County

Population in July 2008: 678. Population change since 2000: +0.4%
 

Males: 338  (49.9%)
Females: 340  (50.1%)

Median resident age:  41.2 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04535.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,878 (it was $43,125 in 2000)
Alna:  $52,878
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,497
Alna:  $22,497
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $211,593 (it was $113,800 in 2000)
Alna:  $211,593
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $270,094; Detached houses: $285,504; Townhouses or other attached units: $94,914; In 2-unit structures: $172,576; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $176,747; Mobile homes: $62,500

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Races in Alna:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Alna: 94.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (27.4%), United States (18.5%), Irish (12.6%), German (11.0%), French (7.3%), Scottish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/25/1794

Elevation: 10 feet

Land area: 20.9 square miles.

Population density: 32 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Alna

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alna town

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

22 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.6% Asia, 0.6% Oceania, 0.6% North America).

This town:  3.3%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Alna, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Alna to the number of sex offenders is 678 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alna:  1.6% ($1,845)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
Alna satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (43.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (142.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (311.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Newcastle, ME (2.2 miles ), Damariscotta-Newcastle, ME (2.4 miles ), Wiscasset, ME (2.4 miles ), Dresden, ME (2.5 miles ), Wiscasset, ME (2.5 miles ), Damariscotta, ME (2.7 miles ), Nobleboro, ME (2.7 miles ), Edgecomb, ME (2.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $85,300
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $85,200
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $92,300

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Latitude: 44.08 N, Longitude: 69.63 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  6.8%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Art and design workers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)



Average climate in Alna, Maine

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Alna-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/8/1996, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Alna town center caused $10,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1971, a category 2 tornado 28.0 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Alna-area historical earthquake activity is near Maine state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 4.3 (3.8 MB, 3.8 MW, 4.3 LG, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 75.6 miles away from Alna center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 31.2 miles away from Alna center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 93.0 miles away from Alna center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alna:
  • MILES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; DAMARISCOTTA, ME)
  • ST ANDREWS HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME)
  • AUGUSTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 21 miles; AUGUSTA, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Alna, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alna:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 21 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 44 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 47 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 52 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 59 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 81 miles; ORONO, ME; FT enrollment: 8,590)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 93 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)

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Notable location: Alna Historical Society Building (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Alna include: Head Tide Church (A), Alna Meetinghouse (B), Newcastle Alna Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Alna Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Pinkham Pond (A), Verney-Leighton Marsh (B), Sheepscot River Reservoir (C), Trout Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ben Brook (A), Trout Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Alna: Head Tide Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: W W & F Railway Museum (Cross Rd) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Anniversary Farm (2282 Alna Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.4%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  7.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.3%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alna, ME



Alna compared to Maine state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County Maine:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (80%)
  • Wood (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Electricity (1%)


Religion statistics for Alna

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents35.3%14.3%14.2%12.3%10.0%
Congregations7.1%19.0%19.0%9.5%16.7%
NameConservative Baptist Association of AmericaGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChurch of the NazareneChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents2.6%2.3%2.1%1.8%5.0%
Congregations4.8%2.4%4.8%2.4%14.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,699 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.84%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($227 average AGI)
Lincoln County:  0.10%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Kennebec County, ME  1.00% ($28,364 average AGI)
from Knox County, ME  0.80% ($29,500)
from Sagadahoc County, ME  0.66% ($33,585)


6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,231 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.70%
Maine average:  6.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Kennebec County, ME  0.93% ($30,258 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.91% ($31,815)
to Sagadahoc County, ME  0.70% ($34,360)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alna:
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alna:
  • WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Alna:
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)


Alna fatal accident list:
Dec 13, 2008 12:27 AM, Sr-218, Lat: 44.096278, Lon: -69.616328, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 5, 1992 12:30 AM, 218, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 16 meters (52ft)
Total costs: $6,695,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,200
Total average daily truck traffic: 243
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 4,800

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: N1XQB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01019253
    Grant Date: 05/13/2008, Expiration Date: 07/09/2017, Certifier: Larry D Cilley
    Registrant: Larry D Cilley, 188 Dock Road, Alna, ME 04535
  • Call Sign: N1YII, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01220977
    Grant Date: 12/06/2006, Expiration Date: 12/23/2016, Certifier: Linda S Morris
    Registrant: Linda S Morris, 841 West Alna Road, Alna, ME 04535


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 15

Incident types - Alna


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