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Corinna, Maine

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Population in 2010: 2,198.
Population change since 2000: +2.5%
 
Males: 1,069  (48.6%)
Females: 1,129  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04928.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,283 (it was $32,115 in 2000)
Corinna:

$57,283
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,868 (it was $17,345 in 2000)

Corinna town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $175,900 (it was $67,600 in 2000)
Corinna:

$175,900
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,563; detached houses: $252,705; townhouses or other attached units: $267,749; in 2-unit structures: $255,332; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $815,300; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,873; mobile homes: $93,017; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $21,333
March 2022 cost of living index in Corinna: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Corinna, ME (2010)
    • 2,12896.8%White alone
    • 381.7%Two or more races
    • 140.6%Hispanic
    • 60.3%Black alone
    • 70.3%American Indian alone
    • 50.2%Asian alone

Races in Corinna detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Corinna, Maine as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Corinna is 733 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (26.8%), United States (18.4%), Irish (15.4%), French (13.1%), Scottish (4.1%), German (4.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 250 feet

Land area: 38.7 square miles.

Population density: 57 people per square mile   (very low).

Corinna, Maine map

12 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Corinna town:

1.1% ($766)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (101.8 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (203.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (367.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Dexter, ME (2.3 miles ),
St. Albans, ME (2.6 miles ),
Exeter, ME (2.6 miles ),
Ripley, ME (2.7 miles ),
Newport, ME (2.7 miles ),
Garland, ME (2.9 miles ),
Stetson, ME (2.9 miles ),
Palmyra, ME (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.95 N, Longitude: 69.26 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Corinna, ME in 2022
Corinna satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $10,000
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $48,000
  • 1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $38,800
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $52,800
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $26,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Corinna, ME residents
Average permit cost in Corinna, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Corinna, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.1%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Leather & allied products (7.8%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.7%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Leather & allied products (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Wood products (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Leather & allied products (7.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Corinna, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Child care workers (3.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)

Average climate in Corinna, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Corinna, Maine average temperatures Corinna, Maine average precipitation Corinna, Maine humidity Corinna, Maine wind speed Corinna, Maine snowfall Corinna, Maine sunshine Corinna, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2001 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Corinna-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 220.2 miles away from Corinna center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 116.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 221.5 miles away from Corinna center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 260.3 miles away from Corinna center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 153.3 miles away from the city 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 34.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Penobscot County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Corinna topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Corinna:

  • SQUARE ROAD GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, ME)
  • DEXTER HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DEXTER, ME)
  • SANFIELD REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARTLAND, ME)
  • SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
  • PITTSFIELD REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
  • BIRCH GROVE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corinna:

  • Husson University (about 25 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 29 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 48 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 50 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 99 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 102 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 103 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Public elementary/middle school in Corinna:

See full list of schools located in Corinna

Library in Corinna:

  • STEWART FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $42,327; Location: 8 LEVI STEWART DRIVE; 11,718 books; 372 audio materials; 510 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Corinna: Bonds Corners (A), Morse Corners (B), Corinna Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Corinna: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: North Newport Cemetery (1), Weeks Cemetery (2), White Cemetery (3), Nutter Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Brooks Pond (A), Mower Pond (B), East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir (C), Alder Stream (D), Weymouth Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alder Stream (A), Ring Brook (B), Harrison White Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Penobscot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Corinna and their reported violations in the past:

LAKE SHORE LUNCH (Population served: 102, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-08-2008), St Intentional no-action (OCT-04-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-04-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Corinna that have no violations reported:

  • CORINNA WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 65, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.0%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

19.5%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Corinna:

Marital status in Corinna, ME
  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Corinna:

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Corinna, ME (based on Penobscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,58115
Mainline Protestant9,71559
Evangelical Protestant7,52380
Other2,93622
Orthodox3001
None116,868-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 34
Penobscot County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Penobscot County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 38
Here:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
This county:

5.72 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
This county:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Penobscot County:

9.0%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Corinna:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corinna:

  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDME-FM (103.1 FM; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Corinna:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Corinna fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Corinna fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.9mTotal length
  • 9,014Total average daily traffic
  • 449Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,711Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Corner Of Pleasant & Main Sts (Lat: 44.921722 Lon: -69.263389), Call Sign: WGL385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.760 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2015, Expiration Date: 12/27/2025, Registrant: Apco International Inc Licensing Service 092908, 351 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-1112, Phone: (386) 944-2463, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:

  • Kenwood Avenue (Lat: 44.915833 Lon: -69.256944), Type: Building, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQGE287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.550 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2016, Expiration Date: 12/20/2026, Certifier: Ralph Emery, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Corinna)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11BC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3951E, N3951E, N-3951E, Serial Number: 11BC-32, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/19/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Robert A Jr Sundberg, 230 Bond Rd, Corinna, ME 04928
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7827X, N7827X, N-7827X, Serial Number: 17248327, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 07/23/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Nicholas J Martin, Po Box 363, Corinna, ME 04928

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Corinna, ME
  • 82.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.1%Wood
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Corinna, ME
  • 91.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.5%Wood
  • 2.8%Electricity


Corinna compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Doran Smestad (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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