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Population in 2010: 1,266.
Population change since 2000: +4.7%
 
Males: 625  (49.4%)
Females: 641  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04606.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,083 (it was $26,083 in 2000)
Addison:

$53,083
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,003 (it was $15,951 in 2000)

Addison town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $168,745 (it was $69,500 in 2000)
Addison:

$168,745
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $208,896; detached houses: $229,377; townhouses or other attached units: $190,242; in 2-unit structures: $139,050; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $456,045; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $413,457; mobile homes: $94,515; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $45,679
March 2022 cost of living index in Addison: 88.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Addison, ME (2010)
    • 1,21495.9%White alone
    • 211.7%American Indian alone
    • 90.7%Hispanic
    • 80.6%Asian alone
    • 80.6%Two or more races
    • 60.5%Black alone

Races in Addison 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 Addison, Maine as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Addison is 1,266 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (37.8%), Irish (16.7%), United States (16.6%), French (5.9%), German (5.1%), Scottish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/14/1797

Elevation: 17 feet

Land area: 42.4 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

Addison, Maine map

12 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Maine:

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

1.2% ($813)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (141.6 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (229.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (405.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Beals, ME (2.4 miles ),
Jonesport, ME (2.5 miles ),
Harrington, ME (2.6 miles ),
Columbia Falls, ME (2.7 miles ),
Milbridge, ME (2.9 miles ),
Columbia, ME (3.0 miles ),
Jonesboro, ME (3.0 miles ),
Centerville, ME (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 44.56 N, Longitude: 67.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Addison, ME in 2022
Addison satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 11 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $266,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 8 buildings, average cost: $69,600
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,600
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $151,900
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $101,100
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $118,200
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $113,700
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $67,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $56,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Addison, ME residents
Average permit cost in Addison, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Addison, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.7%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (28.6%)
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.9%)
  • Food (3.2%)
  • Health care (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Social assistance (9.6%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Addison, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (11.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)
  • Carpenters (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (21.9%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.6%)

Average climate in Addison, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Addison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 161.1 miles away from the city center
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 295.6 miles away from Addison 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 296.7 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 207.2 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 331.5 miles away from Addison center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 25.6 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 Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Addison topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Addison:

  • MARSHALL HEALTH CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MACHIAS, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addison:

  • University of Maine (about 54 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 57 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 105 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 121 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 141 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 143 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 147 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public elementary/middle school in Addison:

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Library in Addison:

  • MAYHEW LIBRARY ASSN (Operating income: $5,422; Location: 290 WATER STREET; 3,727 books; 50 audio materials; 190 video materials; 6 state licensed databases; 24 other licensed databases; 22 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Addison: Bryant Corners (A), Tracy Corners (B), Addison Volunteer Fire Department Village Station (C), Addison Volunteer Fire Department South Addison (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemetery: Church Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: West Branch Pleasant River Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Southwest Branch Indian River (A), West Branch Pleasant River (B), Hicks Creek (C), Mill Creek (D), Lamsen Brook (E), Hay Creek (F), Knowles Brook (G), Grays Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

ADDISON POINT WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 163, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-31-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-25-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-25-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-25-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-25-2013)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-2007), St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-25-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-2007)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-26-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-26-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAY-31-2007), St Intentional no-action (AUG-11-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.9%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

12.5%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

20.4%
Whole state:

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

6.7%
Whole state:

4.1%
11 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Addison in 2000:

  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 4 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 3 people in nursing homes

For population 15 years and over in Addison:

Marital status in Addison, ME
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Addison:

  • High school or higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Addison, ME (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,73137
Evangelical Protestant1,44231
Catholic1,23810
Other64813
None26,797-
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: 16
Washington County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Washington County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Washington County:

9.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Here:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Addison:

  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Addison:

  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WALZ-FM (95.3 FM; MACHIAS, ME; Owner: WILLIAM MCVICAR & ROGER HOLST, GEN. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Addison fatal accident list:

Oct 13, 2017 05:06 PM, Sr-East Side Rd, Lat: 44.608050, Lon: -67.737781, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 8, 2004 01:30 AM, Ridge Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 30, 2003 02:30 AM, Lane Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 19, 1998 11:35 AM, Wescogusroad, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 30, 1990 06:55 PM, Capesplite, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.6mTotal length
  • 3,818Total average daily traffic
  • 190Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,568Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Addison)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 44.547083 Lon: -67.683639, Call Sign: WPYP438,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.200 MHz, 160.185 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2023, Expiration Date: 09/22/2033, Certifier: Carol F Davis, Registrant: Browns Communications, 162 Bangor Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Phone: (207) 667-2254, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KA1MSP, Licensee ID: L00261346, Grant Date: 09/20/2017, Expiration Date: 10/06/2027, Registrant: Paul C Meyer, Addison, ME 04606

  • Call Sign: KR4ZY, Licensee ID: L00195889, Grant Date: 04/20/1999, Expiration Date: 05/31/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2001, Registrant: Thomas Davis Jr, 283 Cape Split Rd, Addison, ME 04606

  • Call Sign: N1QLL, Licensee ID: L00139061, Grant Date: 10/17/2013, Expiration Date: 01/04/2024, Certifier: Gerald A Metz, Registrant: Gerald A Metz, Addison, ME 04606

  • Call Sign: WA1KCW, Grant Date: 05/21/1991, Expiration Date: 05/21/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/22/2003, Registrant: Charles Zatrepalek, Riverbend 9, Addison, ME 04606

  • Call Sign: KC1CYF, Licensee ID: L01909536, Grant Date: 12/09/2014, Expiration Date: 12/09/2024, Certifier: Christopher P Chartrand, Registrant: Christopher P Chartrand, 339 Ridge Road, Addison, ME 04606

  • Call Sign: KC1CYG, Licensee ID: L01909537, Grant Date: 12/09/2014, Expiration Date: 12/09/2024, Certifier: Christopher M Thompson, Registrant: Christopher M Thompson, 9 Gilman Wass Rd, Addison, ME 04606


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Addison, ME
  • 84.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.0%Wood
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Addison, ME
  • 62.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.3%Electricity
  • 11.6%Wood
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Addison 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.
  • 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 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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