Marshfield, Maine

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Population in 2010: 518.
Population change since 2000: +4.9%
 
Males: 256  (49.4%)
Females: 262  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04654.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $67,451 (it was $36,458 in 2000)
Marshfield:

$67,451
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $33,016 (it was $15,969 in 2000)

Marshfield town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $180,117 (it was $84,800 in 2000)
Marshfield:

$180,117
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $174,968; detached houses: $193,165; townhouses or other attached units: $145,917; in 2-unit structures: $114,801; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $400,836; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $334,634; mobile homes: $73,894; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $41,538
March 2022 cost of living index in Marshfield: 89.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Marshfield, ME (2010)
    • 50998.3%White alone
    • 40.8%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races
    • 10.2%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: English (32.8%), Irish (16.0%), French (13.8%), United States (8.7%), German (7.7%), Scottish (7.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/30/1846

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 17.0 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

Marshfield, Maine map

10 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 0.6% Europe).

This town:

2.0%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($889)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (156.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (245.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (420.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Whitneyville, ME (1.3 miles ),
Machias, ME (1.6 miles ),
East Machias, ME (2.3 miles ),
Jonesboro, ME (2.7 miles ),
Machiasport, ME (2.8 miles ),
Centerville, ME (2.8 miles),
Roque Bluffs, ME (2.8 miles ),
Northfield, ME (2.9 miles)

Latitude: 44.74 N, Longitude: 67.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Marshfield, ME in 2021
Marshfield satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $37,500
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $37,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $37,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $37,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $37,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Marshfield, ME residents
Average permit cost in Marshfield, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.2%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Marshfield, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.8%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.3%)
  • Health care (21.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Marshfield, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Art and design workers (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)

Average climate in Marshfield, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Marshfield, Maine average temperatures Marshfield, Maine average precipitation Marshfield, Maine humidity Marshfield, Maine wind speed Marshfield, Maine snowfall Marshfield, Maine sunshine Marshfield, 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 2018 was 54.6. This is better than average.

City:

54.6
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 31.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.6
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Marshfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 84% 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 175.4 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 305.5 miles away from Marshfield 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 306.7 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 220.9 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 342.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 41.0 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 Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marshfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Marshfield:

  • MARSHALL HEALTH CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)
  • SUNRISE COUNTY HOMECARE SVCS. (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marshfield:

  • University of Maine (about 59 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 64 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 117 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 131 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 155 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 157 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 161 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Points of interest:

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Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Great Brook Lake (A), Keeley Lake (B), Little Lily Lake (C), Seavey Lake (D), Second Marks Lake (E), Six Mile Lake (F), Marks Lake (G), Runaway Pond Heath (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Crocker Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington 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:

74.4%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.5%
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: 1.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.8%
Whole state:

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

0.6%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Marshfield:

Marital status in Marshfield, ME
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Marshfield:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marshfield, ME (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,73137
Evangelical Protestant1,44231
Catholic1,23810
Other64813
None26,797-
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: 16
Washington County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Washington County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Here:

9.78 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Washington County:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

9.4%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Marshfield:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marshfield:

  • WALZ-FM (95.3 FM; MACHIAS, ME; Owner: WILLIAM MCVICAR & ROGER HOLST, GEN. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WMED (89.7 FM; CALAIS, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRQ (102.9 FM; DENNYSVILLE, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Sec Rd Btwn Rt 192 & Rt 1a 2.45 Mi Nw Of Machias (Lat: 44.818889 Lon: -67.502500), Type: 42.9, Overall height: 42.9 m, Registrant: Machi-as, Phone: (207) 255-8421
  • Sec Rd Btwn Rts 192 & 1-A 2.45 Mi Nw Of Machias (Lat: 44.818889 Lon: -67.502500), Type: 42.9, Overall height: 42.9 m, Registrant: Machi-as, Phone: (207) 255-8421
  • Sec Rd Btwn Rt 192 & Rt 1a 2.45 Mi Nw Of Machias (Lat: 44.818889 Lon: -67.502500), Type: 42.9, Overall height: 42.9 m, Registrant: Machi-as, Phone: (207) 255-8421
  • Sec Rd Btwn Rts 192 & 1-A 2.45 Mi Nw Of Machias (Lat: 44.818889 Lon: -67.502500), Type: 42.9, Overall height: 42.9 m, Registrant: Machi-as, Phone: (207) 255-8421

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • MARSHFIELD, Off Indian Hill Road (Lat: 44.746194 Lon: -67.458250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: KUV783,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.325 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2020, Expiration Date: 02/20/2031, Registrant: Pct Communications, 483 North St, Calais, ME 04619, Phone: (207) 454-2174, Fax: (207) 454-7050, Email:
  • MARSHFIELD, Indian Hill Rd (Lat: 44.746194 Lon: -67.458250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.9 m, Call Sign: WAN458,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.740 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2014, Expiration Date: 06/19/2024, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 4401-A Connecticut Ave Nw #232, Washington, DC 20008, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 209-3097, Email:
  • Indian Hill (Lat: 44.746194 Lon: -67.458250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 59.3 m, Call Sign: WQGF460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4965.00 MHz, 4975.00 MHz, 4980.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2016, Expiration Date: 01/03/2027, Certifier: Larry Hayward, Registrant: Pct Communications, 483 North St, Calais, ME 04619, Phone: (207) 454-2174, Fax: (207) 454-7050, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6018A, N6018A, N-6018A, Serial Number: 28618, Year manufactured: 1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/02/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth A Varian, 120 Old County Rd, Marshfield, ME 04654
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180J (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 7724K, N7724K, N-7724K, Serial Number: 18052711, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/2010
    Registrant (Corporation): Sandbox Materials Inc, 255 Ridge Rd, Marshfield, ME 04654

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marshfield, ME
  • 90.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.4%Wood
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marshfield, ME
  • 75.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.1%Wood


Marshfield compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting 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.
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