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Knox, Maine

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Population in 2010: 806.
Population change since 2000: +7.9%
 
Males: 393  (48.8%)
Females: 413  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

39.6 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04986.

Estimated median household income in 2019: $51,818 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Knox:

$51,818
ME:

$58,924

Estimated per capita income in 2019: $25,707 (it was $14,468 in 2000)

Knox town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $137,357 (it was $68,500 in 2000)
Knox:

$137,357
ME:

$200,500

Mean prices in 2019: all housing units: $203,623; detached houses: $221,689; townhouses or other attached units: $235,212; in 2-unit structures: $221,990; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $150,867; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $221,854; mobile homes: $95,571; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,376
March 2019 cost of living index in Knox: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Knox, ME (2010)
    • 77796.4%White alone
    • 111.4%Asian alone
    • 81.0%Hispanic
    • 60.7%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone

Races in Knox 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 Knox, Maine as of June 06, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Knox is 269 to 1.


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Ancestries: United States (18.3%), English (17.8%), Irish (15.9%), French (12.3%), Scottish (7.0%), German (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/12/1819

Land area: 29.1 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

7 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($654)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (78.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (178.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (347.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Thorndike, ME (2.1 miles ),
Brooks, ME (2.2 miles ),
Freedom, ME (2.3 miles ),
Morrill, ME (2.5 miles ),
Jackson, ME (2.6 miles ),
Montville, ME (2.6 miles ),
Waldo, ME (2.6 miles ),
Unity, ME (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.52 N, Longitude: 69.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Knox, ME in 2019

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Knox, ME residents
Average permit cost in Knox, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

6.5%
Maine:

4.7%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Knox, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
  • Wood products (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Knox, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)

Average climate in Knox, Maine

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Earthquake activity:

Knox-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 78% 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 95.9 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 221.1 miles away from Knox 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 222.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 138.0 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 257.1 miles away from Knox 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 15.3 miles away from Knox 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 Waldo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Knox:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Knox:

  • Husson University (about 30 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 32 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine (about 38 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 48 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 79 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 80 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 80 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Knox Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Knox: Knox Ridge Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: East Knox Cemetery (1), Sunny Side Cemetery (2), Leonard Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Mixer Pond (A), Stantial Bog (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Knox: Frye Mountain State Game Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Effie Crockett - Actor.

Waldo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

14.1%
Whole state:

9.4%


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

13.2%
Whole state:

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

3.1%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Knox:

Marital status in Knox, ME
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Knox:

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Knox, ME (based on Waldo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20420
Evangelical Protestant1,71123
Catholic9003
Other5547
None33,417-
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: 10
Waldo County:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Waldo County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Waldo County:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Waldo County:

26.1%
Maine:

25.0%

6.94% of this county's 2016 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2015 ($49,762 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.94%
Maine average:

5.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2015 and 2016.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2015 and 2016:
from Penobscot County, ME  1.31% ($39,428 average AGI)
from Knox County, ME  0.75% ($44,313)
from Kennebec County, ME  0.59% ($52,511)


6.11% of this county's 2015 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2016 ($40,950 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.11%
Maine average:

5.73%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2015 and 2016.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2015 and 2016:
to Penobscot County, ME  1.10% ($35,315 average AGI)
to Knox County, ME  0.80% ($36,738)
to Kennebec County, ME  0.72% ($40,600)

Strongest AM radio stations in Knox:

  • 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.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, 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.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Knox:

  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Knox:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.6mTotal length
  • 3,432Total average daily traffic
  • 171Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,811Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Knox)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Top Aborn Hill (Lat: 44.523694 Lon: -69.197250), Call Sign: KCE322,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2020, Expiration Date: 03/05/2031, Registrant: Waldo County Emergency Management Agency, 4 Public Safety Way, Belfast, ME 04915, Phone: (207) 338-3870, Fax: (207) 338-1890, Email:
  • Atop Aborn Hill (Lat: 44.523694 Lon: -69.197250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: KKL800,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.030 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2012, Expiration Date: 07/14/2022, Registrant: Waldo County Emergency Management Agency, 4 Public Safety Way, Belfast, ME 04915, Phone: (207) 338-3870, Fax: (207) 338-1890, Email:
  • Top Of Abon Hill (Lat: 44.523694 Lon: -69.197250), Call Sign: WDN228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.775 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2013, Expiration Date: 04/12/2023, Registrant: Waldo County Ema, 4 Public Safety Way, Belfast, ME 04915, Phone: (207) 338-3870, Fax: (207) 338-1890, Email:
  • 71 Aborn Hill Rd (Lat: 44.523333 Lon: -69.197361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WRBR686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.53000 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2018, Expiration Date: 05/31/2028, Certifier: Dale Rowley, Registrant: Information Station Specialists, Zeeland, MI 49464, Phone: (616) 772-2300, Fax: (616) 772-2966, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KD1O, Previous Call Sign: N1OPV, Licensee ID: L00256248, Grant Date: 08/18/2016, Expiration Date: 11/04/2026, Certifier: Stephen P Curry, Registrant: Stephen P Curry, 1688 Belfast Road, Knox, ME 04986
  • Call Sign: N1TN, Previous Call Sign: KB1BWJ, Licensee ID: L00501087, Grant Date: 06/09/2017, Expiration Date: 08/21/2027, Certifier: Stephen P Curry, Registrant: Waldo County Amateur Radio Association, 1688 Belfast Road, Knox, ME 04986
  • Call Sign: W1EMA, Previous Call Sign: KB1EWK, Licensee ID: L00213091, Grant Date: 03/16/2020, Expiration Date: 03/31/2030, Certifier: Stephen P Curry, Registrant: Waldo County Ares Races Assn, 1688 Belfast Rd, Knox, ME 04986
  • Call Sign: KB1HPE, Licensee ID: L00429953, Grant Date: 09/21/2011, Expiration Date: 12/07/2021, Certifier: Matthew T Clay, Registrant: Matthew T Clay, 41 Weed Rd, Knox, ME 04986
  • Call Sign: KB1KPG, Licensee ID: L00782060, Grant Date: 10/17/2013, Expiration Date: 12/16/2023, Certifier: Joan J Sheldon, Registrant: Joan J Sheldon, 25 Knox Ridge South, Knox, ME 04986

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 19 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2007. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Knox, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (70.1%), and Outside Fires (15.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Knox, ME
    • 10370.1%Structure Fires
    • 2215.0%Outside Fires
    • 1812.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Knox, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Knox, ME
  • 74.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.6%Wood
  • 2.4%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Knox, ME
  • 70.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.7%Wood
  • 13.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Knox compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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