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Aroostook County

Population in July 2008: 658. Population change since 2000: +6.0%
 

Males: 332  (50.6%)
Females: 326  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  43.4 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04762.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,421 (it was $29,625 in 2000)
New Sweden:  $36,421
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,813
New Sweden:  $18,813
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,091 (it was $61,500 in 2000)
New Sweden:  $89,091
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $109,044; Detached houses: $118,303; In 2-unit structures: $38,551; Mobile homes: $27,800

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Races in New Sweden:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.7%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)

2008 cost of living index in New Sweden: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Swedish (36.2%), French (23.7%), English (21.1%), Irish (15.0%), German (8.2%), French Canadian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/29/1895

Elevation: 866 feet

Land area: 34.7 square miles.

Population density: 19 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in New Sweden

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Sweden town

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

16 residents are foreign born (1.8% North America, 0.8% Europe).

This town:  2.6%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

New Sweden:  1.4% ($881)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (251.0 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (352.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (510.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Westmanland, ME (2.3 miles) , Woodland, ME (2.4 miles ), Stockholm, ME (2.6 miles ), Perham, ME (2.7 miles ), Caribou, ME (2.9 miles ), Loring AFB, ME (3.1 miles ), Caswell, ME (3.4 miles ), Limestone, ME (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $65,100
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $65,100

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 46.96 N, Longitude: 68.10 W

Area code: 207

New Sweden household income distribution New Sweden home values distribution

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.0%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)



Average climate in New Sweden, Maine

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New Sweden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Maine state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/14/2006 at 09:34:49, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 14.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 27.3 miles away from New Sweden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near New Sweden:
  • CARY MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; CARIBOU, ME)
  • NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; FORT KENT, ME)
  • AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 18 miles; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in New Sweden, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Sweden:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 138 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 188 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 199 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; FT enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 250 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 252 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 267 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 281 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
Public elementary/middle school in New Sweden:
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Notable locations in New Sweden: Jemtland Station (A), Rista Siding (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in New Sweden: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Jemtland Cemetery (1), West Jemtland Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Gelot Pond (A), Fogelin Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in New Sweden: Thomas Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.5%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.7%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  14.4%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in New Sweden, ME



New Sweden compared to Maine state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below 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.
  • House age above state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School





Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (84%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for New Sweden

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents70.7%8.7%5.8%5.6%1.6%
Congregations25.5%15.1%11.3%5.7%5.7%
NameUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.6%1.3%1.1%1.0%2.6%
Congregations9.4%2.8%3.8%5.7%15.1%
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.


3.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,356 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.86%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.17% of residents moved from foreign countries ($994 average AGI)
Aroostook County:  0.17%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Penobscot County, ME  0.52% ($28,453 average AGI)
from Cumberland County, ME  0.24% ($31,516)
from York County, ME  0.14% ($25,514)


4.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,517 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.01%
Maine average:  6.44%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($774 average AGI)
Aroostook County:  0.12%
Maine average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Penobscot County, ME  0.74% ($26,056 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.43% ($34,982)
to York County, ME  0.14% ($26,158)


Strongest AM radio stations in New Sweden:
  • WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Sweden:
  • WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEM (106.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCXU (97.7 FM; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W274AF (102.7 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)



New Sweden fatal accident list:
Feb 29, 2008 02:46 AM, Jemtland Road, 83 Snowmobile Trail, Lat: 47.008700, Lon: -68.129494, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 9, 1998 08:10 AM, Sr-161, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 167
Total average daily truck traffic: 8
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 251

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Capitol Hill, Call Sign: WQP817, Licensee ID: L00024296
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.385 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/07/1995, Expiration Date: 09/25/2000, Cancelation Date: 12/03/2000
    Registrant: Cary Medical Center, Van Buren Road Mra, Caribou, ME 04736, Phone: (207) 498-3111

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Sweden)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2682R , Serial Number: 18258382, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 07/12/1967
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald C Labrie, 1315 New Sweden Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762, Other Owners: Mark Roy, Air LLC Thib
  • Aircraft: BENSEN-GILMAN B-8 (Glider, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 45 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7126 , Serial Number: G-2, Year manufactured: 1971
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rista Road, New Sweden, ME 04762


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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