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Lincoln County

Population in July 2008: 840. Population change since 2000: -6.4%
 

Males: 416  (49.6%)
Females: 424  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  51.5 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04568.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,374 (it was $38,636 in 2000)
South Bristol:  $47,374
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $36,630
South Bristol:  $36,630
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $273,881 (it was $147,300 in 2000)
South Bristol:  $273,881
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $452,815; Detached houses: $447,131; Townhouses or other attached units: $575,237; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $571,830; Mobile homes: $218,571

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Races in South Bristol:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in South Bristol: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (31.8%), German (13.7%), Irish (12.2%), French (8.7%), Scottish (8.5%), United States (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/26/1915

Elevation: 36 feet

Land area: 13.2 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in South Bristol

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in South Bristol town

  • Never married: 14.5%
  • Now married: 66.5%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

21 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.4% North America).

This town:  2.3%
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:

South Bristol:  0.5% ($773)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (38.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (133.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (304.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Boothbay, ME (1.7 miles ), Bristol, ME (2.0 miles ), Boothbay Harbor, ME (2.1 miles ), Edgecomb, ME (2.5 miles ), Westport, ME (2.6 miles ), Southport, ME (2.7 miles ), Wiscasset, ME (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 43.90 N, Longitude: 69.56 W

Area code: 207

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  6.2%
Maine:  8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Private households (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (18%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)



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South Bristol-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 77.0 miles away from South Bristol 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 40.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 91.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 41.5 miles away from South Bristol center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 81.2 miles away from South Bristol center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near South Bristol:
  • ST ANDREWS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME)
  • MILES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; DAMARISCOTTA, ME)
  • PENOBSCOT BAY MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; ROCKPORT, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in South Bristol, ME

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Bristol:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 34 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 39 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 51 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 54 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 60 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 87 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 90 miles; ORONO, ME; FT enrollment: 8,590)
Public elementary/middle school in South Bristol:
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Library in South Bristol:
  • SOUTH BRISTOL - RUTHERFORD LIBRARY (Operating income: $57,312; Location: 2000 STATE RT 129; 12,216 books; 310 audio materials; 480 video materials; 17 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in South Bristol: Hunters Landing (A), Wawenock Country Club (B), South Bristol Town House (C), Thompson Harvesting Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Bristol include: Old Walpole Meetinghouse (A), Union Church of South Bristol (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Reservoir: Clark Cove Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wiley Brook (A), North Branch Johns River (B), Eastern Branch Johns River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.8%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.1%
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: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.5%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in South Bristol, ME



South Bristol compared to Maine state average:
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County Maine:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (80%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for South Bristol

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents35.3%14.3%14.2%12.3%10.0%
Congregations7.1%19.0%19.0%9.5%16.7%
NameConservative Baptist Association of AmericaGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesChurch of the NazareneChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents2.6%2.3%2.1%1.8%5.0%
Congregations4.8%2.4%4.8%2.4%14.3%
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.


6.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,699 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.84%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($227 average AGI)
Lincoln County:  0.10%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Kennebec County, ME  1.00% ($28,364 average AGI)
from Knox County, ME  0.80% ($29,500)
from Sagadahoc County, ME  0.66% ($33,585)


6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,231 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.70%
Maine average:  6.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Kennebec County, ME  0.93% ($30,258 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.91% ($31,815)
to Sagadahoc County, ME  0.70% ($34,360)


Strongest AM radio stations in South Bristol:
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • WZAN (970 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.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Bristol:
  • WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYFP (91.9 FM; HARPSWELL, ME; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Bristol:
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)


South Bristol fatal accident list:
Nov 22, 2007 11:29 AM, Sr-129, Lat: 43.848600, Lon: -69.552381, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data
Jul 21, 1996 07:99 AM, 129, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $1,593,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,450
Total average daily truck traffic: 116
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 2,175

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3
  • 6 Gamage Dr, Type: Tower, Call Sign: KXR956, Licensee ID: L00641334
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/19/1998, Expiration Date: 02/19/2003, Cancelation Date: 05/25/2003
    Registrant: South Bristol Storage & Repair Inc, 6 Gamage Dr, South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Marina Bldg Cove Rd, Type: Building, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: KZH976
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/02/1994, Expiration Date: 08/25/1999, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Coveside Inc, Cove Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Middle Of S Bristol Bridge, Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQB861
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.450 MHz, 156.650 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/2005, Expiration Date: 06/22/2015
    Registrant: Radio Communications Supervisor, 2 Airport Road, Augusta, ME 04330, Phone: (207) 287-3426, Fax: (207) 287-6218, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KA1JRR, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/26/1988, Expiration Date: 07/26/1998, Cancelation Date: 07/27/2000
    Registrant: George E Lewis, 50 W Side Rd Rutherford Island, South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Call Sign: KB1ADF, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/14/1994, Expiration Date: 06/02/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/03/2004
    Registrant: James T Davis, South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Call Sign: KB1ATM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00238858
    Grant Date: 03/31/2005, Expiration Date: 03/31/2015
    Registrant: Maurice A House, 27 Thompson Inn Rd., South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Call Sign: KJ1A, Previous Call Sign: N1SNQ, Licensee ID: L01300420
    Grant Date: 07/03/2007, Expiration Date: 07/03/2017
    Registrant: Peter E Mac Cready, 161 Holmes Rd., South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Call Sign: KB1KFY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00722581
    Grant Date: 07/29/2003, Expiration Date: 07/29/2013, Certifier: Daniel D Mac Cready
    Registrant: Daniel D Mac Cready, 161 Holmes Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6264W , Serial Number: 28-20311, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 08/28/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Route 129, South Bristol, ME 04568
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7459Q , Serial Number: 18261099, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1972
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John C Harris, 45 Thompson Inn Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568, Other Owners: Mary H Harris
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 759VG , Serial Number: 18266289, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/25/1978
    Registrant (Individual): William O Glendinning, Po Box 29, South Bristol, ME 04568


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