Cousins Island, Maine

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Population in 2010: 490.
Males: 251  (51.3%)
Females: 239  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

53.9 years
Maine median age:

44.7 years

Zip codes: 04096.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $80,982
Cousins Island:

$80,982
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $50,244

Cousins Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $389,300
Cousins Island:

$389,300
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $914,877; detached houses: $920,364
March 2022 cost of living index in Cousins Island: 95.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 1.6%

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  • Races in Cousins Island, ME (2021)
    • 38888.4%White alone
    • 296.6%Hispanic
    • 122.7%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: Irish (29.7%), Italian (11.0%), English (10.3%), French Canadian (8.3%), German (6.9%), Polish (6.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 66 feet

4 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
Maine:

3.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $10,215 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $5,960 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (9.0 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (110.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (277.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Littlejohn Island, ME (0.7 miles),
Chebeague Island, ME (1.5 miles ),
Yarmouth, ME (2.0 miles ),
Cumberland, ME (2.0 miles ),
Falmouth Foreside, ME (2.0 miles ),
Long Island, ME (2.1 miles ),
Cumberland Center, ME (2.4 miles ),
Falmouth, ME (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.76 N, Longitude: 70.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Cousins Island, ME in 2021
Distribution of house value in Cousins Island, ME in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.4%
Maine:

3.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 65.0. This is about average.

City:

65.0
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.181. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.181
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 7.59. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.59
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.944. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.944
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.71. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.71
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Cousins Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 27.9 miles away from the city center
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 183.9 miles away from Cousins Island center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 75.1 miles away from Cousins Island 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 184.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 209.8 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 58.7 miles away from Cousins Island 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 Cumberland County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Cousins Island:

  • BRENTWOOD REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; YARMOUTH, ME)
  • SEDGEWOOD COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FALMOUTH, ME)
  • FALMOUTH BY THE SEA (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FALMOUTH, ME)
  • FREEPORT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREEPORT, ME)
  • CHS - HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; PORTLAND, ME)
  • SEASIDE REHAB AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PORTLAND, ME)
  • ST JOSEPH'S REHABILITATION AND RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PORTLAND, ME)

Amtrak station near Cousins Island:

  • 11 miles: PORTLAND (100 THOMPSON POINT ROAD) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, ATM.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cousins Island:

  • Southern Maine Community College (about 9 miles; South Portland, ME; Full-time enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 10 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 18 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of New England (about 25 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 44 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 59 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 63 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)

Public elementary/middle schools in Cousins Island:

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Notable location: Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Wyman Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Cousins Island: Cousins Island Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cumberland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.8%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Cousins Island:

Marital status in Cousins Island, ME
  • Never married: 11.5%
  • Now married: 80.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Cousins Island:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 35.4%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Maine average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cousins Island, ME (based on Cumberland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic38,24319
Mainline Protestant22,03096
Evangelical Protestant12,00785
Other7,18744
Orthodox5001
Black Protestant2852
None201,422-
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: 72
Cumberland County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 67
This county:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 105
Cumberland County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 330
Cumberland County:

12.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

19.5%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cousins Island:

  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WBAE (1490 AM; 1 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY 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.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cousins Island:

  • WYAR (88.3 FM; YARMOUTH, ME; Owner: HERITAGE RADIO SOCIETY, INC.)
  • WYNZ (100.9 FM; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WYFP (91.9 FM; HARPSWELL, ME; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W245AA (96.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Cousins Island:

  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WLLB-LP (Channel 15; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 61.0mTotal length
  • 2,240Total average daily traffic
  • 112Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,136Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cousins Island, ME
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cousins Island, ME
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Cousins Island compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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