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Washington County

Population in July 2008: 280. Population change since 2000: +6.1%
 

Males: 137  (49.2%)
Females: 143  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  45.5 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $26,362 (it was $21,500 in 2000)
Roque Bluffs:  $26,362
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,253
Roque Bluffs:  $20,253
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $148,747 (it was $80,000 in 2000)
Roque Bluffs:  $148,747
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $207,703; Detached houses: $244,115; Mobile homes: $28,365

Roque Bluffs, ME residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Roque Bluffs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Roque Bluffs: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (40.5%), United States (13.6%), Scottish (10.2%), German (9.5%), Irish (8.7%), French (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/12/1891

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 10.7 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Roque Bluffs

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roque Bluffs town

  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

15 residents are foreign born (3.4% Europe, 2.3% North America).

This town:  5.7%
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:

Roque Bluffs:  0.7% ($552)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
Roque Bluffs satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (153.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (241.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (416.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Machiasport, ME (2.3 miles ), Machias, ME (2.4 miles ), Jonesboro, ME (2.6 miles ), Jonesport, ME (2.7 miles ), Whitneyville, ME (2.8 miles ), Marshfield, ME (2.8 miles ), East Machias, ME (3.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $181,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 44.62 N, Longitude: 67.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  10.3%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (57%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (22%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (52%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Other financial specialists (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Registered nurses (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Financial managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)



Average climate in Roque Bluffs, Maine

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Roque Bluffs-area historical earthquake activity is near Maine state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 4.3 (3.8 MB, 3.8 MW, 4.3 LG, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.4 miles away from Roque Bluffs center
On 9/25/2005 at 03:08:57, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 30.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:01:54, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.8 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) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from Roque Bluffs center
On 9/22/2006 at 10:39:21, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 4.3 mi) earthquake occurred 40.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/16/1994 at 07:40:11, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.8 miles away from Roque Bluffs center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Roque Bluffs topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Roque Bluffs:
  • DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; MACHIAS, ME)
  • CALAIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 40 miles; CALAIS, ME)
  • MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL (about 45 miles; BAR HARBOR, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in Roque Bluffs, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roque Bluffs:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 63 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 117 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; FT enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 131 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 155 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 165 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 169 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 202 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.3%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.6%
Whole state:  7.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  27.2%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Roque Bluffs, ME



Roque Bluffs compared to Maine state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School





2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Maine:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (80%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Roque Bluffs

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACommunity Church of Christ
Adherents47.3%14.8%6.6%5.1%5.0%
Congregations16.0%20.0%12.0%5.3%5.3%
NameEpiscopal ChurchNational Association of Congregational Christian Churches The Wesleyan ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents5.0%3.2%2.6%1.7%8.7%
Congregations4.0%9.3%2.7%1.3%24.0%
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.


4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,753 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.89%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($419 average AGI)
Washington County:  0.13%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Penobscot County, ME  0.57% ($29,603 average AGI)
from Hancock County, ME  0.38% ($32,065)
from Cumberland County, ME  0.19% ($32,522)


5.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,066 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.27%
Maine average:  6.44%

0.15% of residents moved to foreign countries ($232 average AGI)
Washington County:  0.15%
Maine average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Penobscot County, ME  0.91% ($26,873 average AGI)
to Hancock County, ME  0.60% ($32,097)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.32% ($34,333)


Strongest AM radio stations in Roque Bluffs:
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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)
  • 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.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • 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 Roque Bluffs:
  • 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)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WCRQ (102.9 FM; DENNYSVILLE, ME; Owner: WQDY, INC.)



Roque Bluffs fatal accident list:
Mar 10, 1998 03:10 AM, Roquebluffsroad, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 18, 1988 11:07 AM, 12961350, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 214
Total average daily truck traffic: 10
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 321

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