New Vineyard, Maine

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Population in 2010: 757.
Population change since 2000: +4.4%
 
Males: 365  (48.2%)
Females: 392  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

46.0 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04956.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $51,858 (it was $29,688 in 2000)
New Vineyard:

$51,858
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,561 (it was $15,268 in 2000)

New Vineyard town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $170,014 (it was $71,100 in 2000)
New Vineyard:

$170,014
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $208,879; detached houses: $229,752; townhouses or other attached units: $206,605; in 2-unit structures: $178,160; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $140,432; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $188,858; mobile homes: $56,258
March 2022 cost of living index in New Vineyard: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in New Vineyard, ME (2010)
    • 72395.5%White alone
    • 222.9%Two or more races
    • 50.7%Hispanic
    • 40.5%Asian alone
    • 30.4%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in New Vineyard, Maine as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Vineyard is 379 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (26.9%), United States (12.3%), Irish (11.0%), French (7.3%), Scottish (6.5%), German (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/22/1802

Elevation: 609 feet

Land area: 35.9 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

New Vineyard, Maine map

9 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($695)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (78.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (178.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (332.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Strong, ME (1.9 miles ),
Industry, ME (2.0 miles ),
New Portland, ME (2.9 miles ),
Farmington, ME (3.0 miles ),
Avon, ME (3.1 miles ),
Starks, ME (3.2 miles ),
Temple, ME (3.2 miles ),
Anson, ME (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.80 N, Longitude: 70.12 W

Area code: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $61,900
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $71,300
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $70,800
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $67,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $54,700
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $52,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $62,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $35,000
Number of permits per 10,000 New Vineyard, ME residents
Average permit cost in New Vineyard, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.9%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in New Vineyard, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Wood products (11.3%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Paper (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Wood products (13.1%)
  • Paper (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Wood products (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in New Vineyard, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.1%)

Average climate in New Vineyard, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

New Vineyard, Maine average temperatures New Vineyard, Maine average precipitation New Vineyard, Maine humidity New Vineyard, Maine wind speed New Vineyard, Maine snowfall New Vineyard, Maine sunshine New Vineyard, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 57.9. This is better than average.

City:

57.9
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 5.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

New Vineyard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 176.9 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) earthquake occurred 178.1 miles away from the city center
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 87.1 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 216.5 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 115.8 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 37.0 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 Franklin County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
New Vineyard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near New Vineyard:

  • EDGEWOOD REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)
  • ORCHARD PARK REHAB AND LIVING (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)
  • MAPLECREST REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MADISON, ME)
  • SANDY RIVER CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Vineyard:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 10 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 36 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 66 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 70 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Maine (about 72 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 79 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 80 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Private high school in New Vineyard:

  • NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 23, Location: 268 BARKER RD, Grades: KG-12)

Library in New Vineyard:

  • NEW VINEYARD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,313; Location: 20 LAKE STREET; 5,303 books; 71 audio materials; 249 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 14 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in New Vineyard: New Vineyard Volunteer Fire Department (A), New Vineyard Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sweet Cemetery (1), Pratt Corner Cemetery (2), Hackett Notch Cemetery (3), Hardy Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lily Pond (A), Mill Pond (B), Bauds Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Barker Brook (A), Dead Stream (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

MAINE WOOD TURNING INC (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-13-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-22-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-31-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-05-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.5%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

14.0%
Whole state:

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

5.1%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in New Vineyard:

Marital status in New Vineyard, ME
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 60.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in New Vineyard:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New Vineyard, ME (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,9365
Mainline Protestant2,00321
Evangelical Protestant90816
Other4272
None23,494-
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: 14
Franklin County:

4.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Franklin County:

3.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 43
Here:

14.38 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

7.3%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

24.4%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in New Vineyard:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Vineyard:

  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around New Vineyard:

  • W21BI (Channel 21; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • New Vineyard, Maine
  • Fatal accident count13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents22
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents38
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count1983
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents2777
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons751
  • Fatalities2174
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents4662
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents180
See more detailed statistics of New Vineyard fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.7mTotal length
  • 11,307Total average daily traffic
  • 563Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,012Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • New Vineyard, 183 Anson Rd (Lat: 44.830556 Lon: -70.090861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQUU950,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 10/21/2014, Expiration Date: 10/21/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, Rm 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
  • 4LA0175A, Off Anson Valley Road (Lat: 44.830556 Lon: -70.090833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRMB356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N1EZR, Grant Date: 03/07/1997, Expiration Date: 03/07/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2009, Registrant: Patricia A Maki, Anson Valley Rd, New Vineyard, ME 04956
  • Call Sign: N1MNL, Grant Date: 05/26/1992, Expiration Date: 05/26/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2004, Registrant: Sandra A Messeder, New Vineyard, ME 04956
  • Call Sign: N1URT, Licensee ID: L00134178, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Certifier: Kerry T Case, Registrant: Kerry T Case, New Vineyard, ME 04956
  • Call Sign: KB1ZQF, Licensee ID: L01778491, Grant Date: 04/04/2013, Expiration Date: 04/04/2023, Certifier: Shannon C Tomeny, Registrant: Shannon C Sillanpaa, 740 Anson Valley Rd, New Vineyard, ME 04956

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Vineyard, ME
  • 57.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 35.0%Wood
  • 4.1%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Vineyard, ME
  • 69.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.2%Wood
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Electricity


New Vineyard 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.
  • 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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