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Population in July 2008: 3,876. Population change since 2000: +13.9%
 

Males: 1,907  (49.2%)
Females: 1,969  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  36.6 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04049.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,436 (it was $42,023 in 2000)
Limington:  $50,436
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,583
Limington:  $21,583
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $189,663 (it was $96,200 in 2000)
Limington:  $189,663
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $203,409; Detached houses: $225,613; Townhouses or other attached units: $285,954; Mobile homes: $45,735
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Races in Limington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Limington: 121.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (17.0%), Irish (14.1%), United States (13.8%), French (13.6%), German (6.7%), French Canadian (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/09/1792

Elevation: 474 feet

Land area: 42.0 square miles.

Population density: 92 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Limington

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Limington town

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

42 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.2%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Limington, Maine in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Limington to the number of sex offenders is 969 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:

Limington:  1.2% ($1,171)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (22.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (99.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (257.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Limerick, ME (2.2 miles ), Lake Arrowhead, ME (2.3 miles ), Cornish, ME (2.4 miles ), Baldwin, ME (2.5 miles ), Standish, ME (2.7 miles ), Hollis, ME (2.8 miles ), Waterboro, ME (3.0 miles ), Parsonsfield, ME (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 14 buildings, average cost: $70,900
  • 1997: 20 buildings, average cost: $84,200
  • 1998: 22 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $87,800
  • 2001: 42 buildings, average cost: $101,900
  • 2002: 44 buildings, average cost: $104,400
  • 2003: 41 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 2004: 39 buildings, average cost: $128,500
  • 2005: 43 buildings, average cost: $118,400
  • 2006: 27 buildings, average cost: $126,900
  • 2007: 20 buildings, average cost: $141,400
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $128,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 43.73 N, Longitude: 70.70 W

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.6%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
  • Computer and electronic products (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)



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Limington-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/10/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Limington town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/18/1963, a category 2 tornado 26.6 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Limington-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.8 miles away from Limington center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 44.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.4 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) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from Limington 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 59.3 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 47.9 miles away from Limington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Limington:
  • MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; PORTLAND, ME)
  • NEW ENGLAND REHAB HOSPITAL OF PORTLAND (about 13 miles; PORTLAND, ME)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THE (about 21 miles; NORTH CONWAY, NH)

Political contributions by individuals in Limington, ME

Airports located in Limington:
Local government website: WWW.LIMINGTON.NET

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Limington:
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 8 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 21 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 22 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 42 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 48 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 60 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 62 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; FT enrollment: 3,172)
Public elementary/middle school in Limington:
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Library in Limington:
  • LIMINGTON - DAVIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,200; Location: 928 CAPE ROAD; 12,500 books; 275 audio materials; 400 video materials; 25 serial subscriptions)

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Church in Limington: Limington Congregation Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Gordon Cemetery (1), Marrs Cemetery (2), Cole Cemeteries (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Sand Pond (A), Boyd Pond (B), Dollar Pond (C), Doles Pond (D), Wards Pond (E), Foss Ponds (F), Horne Pond (G), North Limington Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pease Brook (A), Black Brook (B), Horse Pond Brook (C), Little Ossipee River (D), Hamlin Brook (E), Tucker Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Riverbend Guide Service (Tours & Charters; 793 Sokokis Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

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

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP/RENEWAL (Population served: 512, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-06-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-06-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUL-07-2002 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
LIMINGTON PLAZA COMPLEX (Population served: 26, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-17-1999), St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2000)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 19 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  78.3%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.5%
Whole state:  7.3%

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 2007:
This town:  12.9%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Limington, ME


People in group quarters in Limington
  • 133 people in nursing homes
  • 26 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 3 people in other group homes


Limington compared to Maine 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above 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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2004 Presidential Election results in York County Maine:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (85%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Limington

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents72.5%6.5%5.4%4.5%2.5%
Congregations17.2%16.4%13.9%12.3%4.9%
NameAssemblies of GodGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSalvation ArmyOther religions
Adherents1.6%1.3%1.1%0.7%3.9%
Congregations6.6%0.8%2.5%1.6%23.8%
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.


6.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,481 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.27%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($333 average AGI)
York County:  0.08%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cumberland County, ME  1.61% ($37,688 average AGI)
from Strafford County, NH  0.52% ($36,557)
from Rockingham County, NH  0.42% ($46,742)


6.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,248 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.63%
Maine average:  6.44%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($169 average AGI)
York County:  0.04%
Maine average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cumberland County, ME  1.71% ($38,497 average AGI)
to Strafford County, NH  0.59% ($34,097)
to Rockingham County, NH  0.41% ($45,576)


Strongest AM radio stations in Limington:
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • WASR (1420 AM; 5 kW; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: RADIO WOLFEBORO, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Limington:
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, 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)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMPG (90.9 FM; GORHAM, ME; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Limington:
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)
  • WLLB-LP (Channel 15; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Limington, Maine:
  • Fatal accident count: 20
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 25
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 7
  • Fatalities: 29
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 44
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Maine average:
  • Fatal accident count: 51
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 72
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 56
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 123
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3
See more detailed statistics of Limington fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 14 meters (46ft)
Total costs: $794,000
Total average daily traffic: 11,640
Total average daily truck traffic: 987
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 16,496

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Kimberly A Thomas, River Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Bonnie K Clark, South Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 43 m, , Licensee ID: L00132207
    Registrant: Crown Atlantic Company LLC, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2000, Email:
  • Michael J Umano, Off Moody Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.3 m, Overall height: 56.3 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Limington)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Limington)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 19
  • Hazardous Condition: 60
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Limington


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