Passadumkeag, Maine

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Population in 2010: 374.
Population change since 2000: -15.2%
 
Males: 183  (48.9%)
Females: 191  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04475.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $57,852 (it was $35,250 in 2000)
Passadumkeag:

$57,852
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,809 (it was $15,812 in 2000)

Passadumkeag town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $158,212 (it was $66,300 in 2000)
Passadumkeag:

$158,212
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $205,053; detached houses: $222,573; townhouses or other attached units: $184,684; in 2-unit structures: $277,358; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $752,709; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $267,139; mobile homes: $57,678; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $31,383
March 2022 cost of living index in Passadumkeag: 88.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Passadumkeag, ME (2010)
    • 35695.2%White alone
    • 112.9%Two or more races
    • 30.8%American Indian alone
    • 30.8%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Passadumkeag, Maine as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Passadumkeag is 374 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (20.2%), French Canadian (12.2%), United States (10.2%), French (9.5%), Irish (9.1%), Scottish (6.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/31/1835

Elevation: 143 feet

Land area: 22.9 square miles.

Population density: 16 people per square mile   (very low).

Passadumkeag, Maine map

13 residents are foreign born (2.5% North America, 0.5% Asia).

This town:

2.9%
Maine:

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

0.7% ($479)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (133.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (233.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (400.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Edinburg, ME (1.8 miles),
Howland, ME (2.2 miles ),
Enfield, ME (2.4 miles ),
Lowell, ME (2.6 miles ),
Greenbush, ME (2.8 miles ),
Maxfield, ME (3.1 miles),
Lagrange, ME (3.2 miles ),
Alton, ME (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 45.19 N, Longitude: 68.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $87,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Passadumkeag, ME residents
Average permit cost in Passadumkeag, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.8%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Passadumkeag, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Paper (9.9%)
  • Wood products (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.8%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.9%)
  • Paper (17.2%)
  • Wood products (14.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
  • Truck transportation (3.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.9%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Passadumkeag, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Construction laborers (8.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (6.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.7%)
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)

Average climate in Passadumkeag, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Passadumkeag, Maine average temperatures Passadumkeag, Maine average precipitation Passadumkeag, Maine humidity Passadumkeag, Maine wind speed Passadumkeag, Maine snowfall Passadumkeag, Maine sunshine Passadumkeag, 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 2014 was 42.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

42.7
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2015 was 16.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.3
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Passadumkeag-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 82% 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 253.7 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 149.3 miles away from Passadumkeag 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 255.1 miles away from Passadumkeag center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 294.9 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 188.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 04:22:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 20.6 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 Penobscot County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Passadumkeag topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Passadumkeag:

  • CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HOWLAND, ME)

Airports located in Passadumkeag:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Passadumkeag:

  • University of Maine (about 21 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 27 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 83 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 84 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 132 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 134 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 134 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Passadumkeag Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Cemetery: Sunny Slope Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Swamps: Thousand Acre Bog (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ayers Brook (A), Onemile Brook (B), Cold Stream (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Penobscot 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:

64.8%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.9%
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:

11.6%
Whole state:

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

4.2%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Passadumkeag:

Marital status in Passadumkeag, ME
  • Never married: 13.9%
  • Now married: 70.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Passadumkeag:

  • High school or higher: 76.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Passadumkeag, ME (based on Penobscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,58115
Mainline Protestant9,71559
Evangelical Protestant7,52380
Other2,93622
Orthodox3001
None116,868-
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: 34
Penobscot County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 38
Here:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
Penobscot County:

5.72 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
Here:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Penobscot County:

9.0%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Passadumkeag:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Passadumkeag:

  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHMX (105.7 FM; LINCOLN, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Passadumkeag fatal accident list:

Feb 10, 2013 08:39 AM, Main Road, Lat: 45.201197, Lon: -68.615028, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.5mTotal length
  • 3,482Total average daily traffic
  • 173Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,247Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N1JNP, Licensee ID: L00347969, Grant Date: 05/23/2011, Expiration Date: 07/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2023, Certifier: Tadeusz Kajkowski, Registrant: Tadeusz Kajkowski, 268 Main Rd, Passadumkeag, ME 04475-3109
  • Call Sign: N1JNR, Licensee ID: L00345873, Grant Date: 04/27/2011, Expiration Date: 07/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2023, Registrant: Sylvia M Cockburn, Passadumkeag, ME 04475
  • Call Sign: N2DKJ, Licensee ID: L01373333, Grant Date: 02/21/2018, Expiration Date: 02/27/2028, Registrant: Clinton Gaskill Jr, 22 Bray Circle, Passadumkeag, ME 04475
  • Call Sign: WA1JGO, Licensee ID: L00320867, Grant Date: 02/16/2011, Expiration Date: 04/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2023, Registrant: Edward H Cockburn, Passadumkeag, ME 04475-0106

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20182, N20182, N-20182, Serial Number: 17261075, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 07/28/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Marcel A Rancourt, 541 Main Rd, Passadumkeag, ME 04475, Other Owners: Frederick M Woodman
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50177, N50177, N-50177, Serial Number: 15069110, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 03/02/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Lee B Dudley, Po Box 7, Passadumkeag, ME 04475
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 537TT, N537TT, N-537TT, Serial Number: 18265600, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Lee Brent Dudley, Po Box 7, Passadumkeag, ME 04475
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 735QL, N735QL, N-735QL, Serial Number: 18265600, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1977
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 7, Passadumkeag, ME 04475

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Passadumkeag, ME
  • 77.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.3%Wood
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Passadumkeag, ME
  • 79.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 6.9%Wood
  • 6.9%Other fuel


Passadumkeag compared to Maine state average:

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