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| Males: 729 |  (49.2%) |
| Females: 754 |  (50.8%) |
| Median resident age: |  44.6 years |
| Maine median age: |  43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04634.
| Franklin: | $46,796 |
| ME: | $53,079 |
Estimated per capita income in 2016: $27,102 (it was $17,188 in 2000)
Franklin town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $155,443 (it was $77,100 in 2000)
| Franklin: | $155,443 |
| ME: | $184,700 |
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Races in Franklin, ME (2010)
- 1,43496.7%White alone
- 151.0%Two or more races
- 120.8%American Indian alone
- 100.7%Asian alone
- 90.6%Hispanic
- 30.2%Black alone
Races in Franklin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: United States (19.6%), English (18.6%), Irish (11.8%), French (5.7%), German (5.6%), Scottish (4.7%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 01/24/1825
Elevation: 74 feet
Land area: 36.7 square miles.
Population density: 40 people per square mile (very low).
For population 25 years and over in Franklin:
- High school or higher: 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
- Unemployed: 7.7%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.2 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Franklin town:
- Never married: 18.9%
- Now married: 61.8%
- Separated: 1.0%
- Widowed: 7.8%
- Divorced: 10.6%
41 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe, 0.6% Asia).
| This town: | 3.0% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
According to our research of Maine and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Franklin, Maine as of December 10, 2018.
The ratio of number of residents in Franklin to the number of sex offenders is 1,483 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Franklin town: | 1.3% ($980) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(119.7 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (212.5 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (386.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities: Hancock, ME (2.3 miles ),
Sullivan, ME (2.3 miles ),
Eastbrook, ME (2.4 miles ),
Sorrento, ME (2.8 miles ),
Lamoine, ME (2.8 miles ),
Waltham, ME (3.0 miles ),
Mariaville, ME (3.5 miles ),
Ellsworth, ME (3.5 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $91,700
- 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $91,700
- 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $91,700
- 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2002: 17 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $81,900
- 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $81,900
- 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $81,900
- 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $81,900
- 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $81,900
- 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $76,200
- 2014: 13 buildings, average cost: $66,700
Latitude: 44.59 N, Longitude: 68.23 W
Area code: 207
| Here: | 4.5% |
| Maine: | 3.7% |
Unemployment by year (%)
- Construction (22%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
- Transportation equipment (7%)
- Public administration (4%)
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
- Food and beverage stores (3%)
- Health care (18%)
- Accommodation and food services (14%)
- Educational services (9%)
- Finance and insurance (6%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
- Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
- Carpenters (9%)
- Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
- Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
- Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
- Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
- Other healthcare support occupations (4%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
- Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
Average climate in Franklin, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Maine state average. It is 93% 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 17.3 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, Depth: 6.8 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from Franklin center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 183.6 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 305.8 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 64.0 miles away from Franklin center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:01:54, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 49.3 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 Hancock County (16) is greater than the US average (13).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Snows: 5, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Franklin:
- BIRCHWOOD LIVING CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ELLSWORTH, ME)
- COLLIER'S REHAB AND NURSING CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ELLSWORTH, ME)
- COURTLAND REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ELLSWORTH, ME)
- SONOGEE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BAR HARBOR, ME)
- SONOGEE REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BAR HARBOR, ME)
- MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; BAR HARBOR, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:
- University of Maine (about 31 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
- Husson University (about 33 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 80 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 95 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 119 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 121 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 124 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
User submitted facts and corrections:
- WNSX is no longer owned by Clear Channel, it now belongs to Stony Creek Broadcasting. added by Bill DaButler
Notable locations in Franklin: Franklin Historical Society Building (A), Franklin Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Franklin include: Franklin Baptist Church (A), Franklin United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Abbott Cemetery (1), Bayview Cemetery (2), East Franklin Cemetery (3), Williams Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Clark Pond (A), Duck Pond (B), Georges Pond (C), Great Pond (D), Little Pond (E), Mill Pond (F), Donnell Pond (G), Hooper Heath (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alder Brook (A), West Brook (B), Swan Brook (C), Johnnys Brook (D), Rocky Brook (E), Long Pond Brook (F), Springer Creek (G), Old Meadow Brook (H), Mill Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Franklin: Franklin Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 69.2. This is about average.
| City: | 69.2 |
| U.S.: | 74.7 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.148. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.148 |
| U.S.: | 0.293 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.122. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.122 |
| U.S.: | 1.912 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 36.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 36.2 |
| U.S.: | 32.0 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 5.98. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 5.98 |
| U.S.: | 19.96 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 4.76. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 4.76 |
| U.S.: | 9.35 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Franklin, ME
Average household size:
Percentage of family households:
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009: | This town: | 2.3 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 63.0% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 11.3% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 15.9% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 3.7% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.9 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Franklin town (based on Hancock County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 4,691 | 58 |
| Catholic | 2,523 | 9 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,288 | 23 |
| Other | 820 | 11 |
| None | 45,096 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 32
| Hancock County: | 6.01 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
| Hancock County: | 1.69 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
| Hancock County: | 4.89 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
| Here: | 21.61 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 7.4% |
| Maine: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Hancock County: | 25.4% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
5.45% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($38,886 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 5.45% |
| Maine average: | 5.50% |
0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($382 average AGI)
Hancock County: 0.08% Maine average: 0.04%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
| from Penobscot County, ME | 1.18% ($36,406 average AGI) |
| from Washington County, ME | 0.28% ($21,300) |
| from Waldo County, ME | 0.26% ($30,875) |
5.07% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($34,082 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 5.07% |
| Maine average: | 5.62% |
0.09% of residents moved to foreign countries ($362 average AGI)
Hancock County: 0.09% Maine average: 0.05%
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
| to Penobscot County, ME | 1.14% ($29,886 average AGI) |
| to Cumberland County, ME | 0.36% ($31,947) |
| to Washington County, ME | 0.21% ($33,364) |
Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:
- WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- 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.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
- WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:
- WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
- WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
- WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
- WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Franklin:
- WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- W66CL (Channel 66; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Franklin fatal accident list:
Jan 18, 2013 09:27 AM, Sr-182, Lat: 44.61851, Lon: -68.18107, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Jun 15, 2010 00:10 AM, Sr-142, Lat: 44.62517, Lon: -70.47524, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Jul 14, 2010 08:09 AM, Sr-182, Lat: 44.60844, Lon: -68.20321, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 2001 10:20 AM, Sr-182, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 31, 1991 03:50 AM, 182, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Jun 15, 2010 00:10 AM, Sr-142, Lat: 44.62517, Lon: -70.47524, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Jul 14, 2010 08:09 AM, Sr-182, Lat: 44.60844, Lon: -68.20321, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 2001 10:20 AM, Sr-182, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 31, 1991 03:50 AM, 182, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 1Number of bridges
- 1m3ftTotal length
- 609Total average daily traffic
- 48Total average daily truck traffic
- 914Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Franklin)FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:
1- Martins Ridge Road (088058) (Lat: 44.642500 Lon: -68.171139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 104.8 m, Call Sign: WPGC919
Assigned Frequencies: 154.325 MHzGrant Date: 09/24/2014, Expiration Date: 12/13/2024Registrant: Browns Communications, 162 Bangor Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Phone: (207) 667-2254, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- FRANKLIN, Martins Ridge Road (Lat: 44.642500 Lon: -68.171139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 104.8 m, Call Sign: WQFU611
Assigned Frequencies: 6741.25 MHzGrant Date: 10/06/2006, Expiration Date: 10/06/2016, Certifier: John DoyonRegistrant: Emera Maine, 970 Illinois Avenue, Bangor, ME 04402-0932, Phone: (207) 973-2854, Fax: (207) 973-2980, Email: - FRANKLIN, Martins Ridge Road (Lat: 44.642500 Lon: -68.171139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 104.8 m, Call Sign: WQFU612
Assigned Frequencies: 6728.75 MHzGrant Date: 10/06/2006, Expiration Date: 10/06/2016, Certifier: John DoyonRegistrant: Emera Maine, 970 Illinois Avenue, Bangor, ME 04402-0932, Phone: (207) 973-2854, Fax: (207) 973-2980, Email:
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:
1- Rfd 1 Box 378 (Lat: 44.617861 Lon: -68.251694), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: KHA2
Assigned Frequencies: 122.900 MHz, 123.100 MHzGrant Date: 08/03/1995, Expiration Date: 10/04/2000, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001Registrant: Civil Air Patrol, Natl Hqtrs Dok 105 S Hansell St, Maxwell Air Force Ba, AL 36112-6332
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Franklin)Drinking water stations with addresses in Franklin and their reported violations in the past:
FRANKLIN WATER DEPT (Population served: 525, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-22-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2012)
- Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (2 times from AUG-19-2011 to AUG-19-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2012)
- Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-11-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-23-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2005)
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
- Fire: 3
- Hazardous Condition: 1
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (82%)
- Wood (8%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
- Electricity (5%)
Franklin compared to Maine state average:
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage 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.
