Parkman, Maine

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Population in 2010: 843.
Population change since 2000: +3.9%
 
Males: 440  (52.2%)
Females: 403  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04443.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $48,305 (it was $28,355 in 2000)
Parkman:

$48,305
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $25,081 (it was $11,965 in 2000)

Parkman town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $143,978 (it was $63,600 in 2000)
Parkman:

$143,978
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $170,737; detached houses: $183,554; townhouses or other attached units: $191,838; in 2-unit structures: $209,163; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $249,259; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $131,304; mobile homes: $64,644
March 2022 cost of living index in Parkman: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Parkman, ME (2010)
    • 81096.1%White alone
    • 222.6%Hispanic
    • 50.6%Two or more races
    • 40.5%American Indian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone

Races in Parkman 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 Parkman, Maine as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Parkman is 422 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (24.4%), United States (17.6%), Irish (16.4%), French (16.3%), German (9.4%), Italian (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/29/1822

Elevation: 576 feet

Land area: 45.5 square miles.

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

Parkman, Maine map

13 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
Maine:

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

1.0% ($650)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (109.1 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (210.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (371.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Guilford, ME (2.0 miles ),
Abbot, ME (2.3 miles ),
Sangerville, ME (2.5 miles ),
Cambridge, ME (2.6 miles ),
Wellington, ME (2.7 miles ),
Ripley, ME (3.0 miles ),
Dexter, ME (3.2 miles ),
Dover-Foxcroft, ME (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.13 N, Longitude: 69.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Parkman, ME in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

8.0%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Parkman, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (13.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.9%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Leather & allied products (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.6%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (16.3%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Leather & allied products (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Parkman, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.3%)
  • Construction laborers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)

Average climate in Parkman, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 43.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.8
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2001 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 4.31. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.31
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Parkman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 81% 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 213.3 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 214.7 miles away from Parkman 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 121.7 miles away from Parkman center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 255.1 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 155.3 miles away from Parkman 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 44.9 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 Piscataquis County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parkman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Parkman:

  • DEXTER HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DEXTER, ME)
  • MAYO REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; DOVER FOXCROFT, ME)
  • HIBBARD NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DOVER FOXCROFT, ME)
  • SQUARE ROAD GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 16 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parkman:

  • Husson University (about 38 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 41 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 48 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 58 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 104 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 110 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 110 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Library in Parkman:

  • HARVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,215; Location: 771 STATE HIGHWAY 150; 400 books; 10 audio materials; 30 video materials; 52 other licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Parkman Corner Cemetery (1), Pingree Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Bennett Pond (A), Gilbert Pond (B), Harlow Pond (C), Mud Pond (D), Manhanock Pond (E), Pingree Pond (F), Austin Bog (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pingree Center Stream (A), Carlton Stream (B), Brewster Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Victor A. McKusick - geneticist, author of Mendelian Inheritance in Man.

Piscataquis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.3%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.2%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

15.4%
Whole state:

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

3.2%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Parkman:

Marital status in Parkman, ME
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Parkman:

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Parkman, ME (based on Piscataquis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,10813
Evangelical Protestant85513
Catholic3203
Other3185
None13,934-
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: 9
This county:

5.24 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Piscataquis County:

8.74 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Piscataquis County:

10.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Piscataquis County:

27.5%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Parkman:

  • 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.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parkman:

  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDME-FM (103.1 FM; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Parkman:

  • W27CE (Channel 19; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Parkman fatal accident list:

May 29, 2021 03:13 PM, Sr-150, Lat: 45.156519, Lon: -69.391589, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Jul 30, 2016 00:59 AM, Twn-North Dexter Road, Twn-Harlow Pond Road, Lat: 45.125119, Lon: -69.405339, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 15, 2010 03:00 PM, Sr-150, Lat: 45.061517, Lon: -69.458400, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 22, 2009 06:30 PM, Sr-150, Lat: 45.061517, Lon: -69.458656, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 2003 04:20 AM, Sr-150, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 6, 2002 10:54 AM, Sr-150, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 22, 1989 02:16 PM, 60036004, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.7mTotal length
  • 1,210Total average daily traffic
  • 60Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,818Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N1SYW, Licensee ID: L01158867, Grant Date: 06/06/2006, Expiration Date: 06/06/2016, Cancellation Date: 06/07/2018, Registrant: Marvin S Wilhite, 32 Sate Hwy 150, Parkman, ME 04443
  • Call Sign: KB1IHI, Licensee ID: L00510067, Grant Date: 05/01/2002, Expiration Date: 05/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2014, Certifier: David M Hession, Registrant: David M Hession, 65 Landers Rd, Parkman, ME 04443
  • Call Sign: KC1PEB, Licensee ID: L02370689, Grant Date: 04/26/2021, Expiration Date: 04/26/2031, Certifier: Richard Carr, Registrant: Richard Carr, 200 Windy Pitch Dr, Parkman, ME 04443
  • Call Sign: KC1TEJ, Licensee ID: L02332783, Grant Date: 07/08/2023, Expiration Date: 07/08/2033, Certifier: Michael Morneault, Registrant: Michael Morneault, 1544 State Highway 150, Parkman, ME 04443-3509

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parkman, ME
  • 68.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.6%Wood
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parkman, ME
  • 45.7%Wood
  • 31.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Parkman compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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