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Beaver Cove, Maine

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Population in 2010: 122.
Population change since 2000: +34.1%
Males: 62  (50.8%)
Females: 60  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

58.8 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip code: 04441

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,910 (it was $23,500 in 2000)
Beaver Cove:

$43,910
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,843 (it was $11,751 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $323,261 (it was $124,300 in 2000)
Beaver Cove:

$323,261
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $203,844; detached houses: $217,964; townhouses or other attached units: $250,113; in 2-unit structures: $253,343; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $283,591; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $146,783; mobile homes: $82,683
March 2022 cost of living index in Beaver Cove: 94.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Beaver Cove, ME (2010)
    • 11997.5%White alone
    • 32.5%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (28.6%), Irish (19.8%), English (17.6%), Swedish (15.4%), French (9.9%), Swiss (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1978

Land area: 31.7 square miles.

Population density: 3.8 people per square mile   (very low).

3 residents are foreign born (3.3% Europe).

This town:

3.3%
Maine:

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

0.4% ($527)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (134.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (235.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (391.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Greenville, ME (2.5 miles ),
Shirley, ME (3.7 miles),
Monson, ME (4.2 miles ),
Willimantic, ME (4.2 miles),
Bowerbank, ME (4.5 miles),
Abbot, ME (4.8 miles ),
Guilford, ME (5.1 miles ),
Brownville, ME (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.54 N, Longitude: 69.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Beaver Cove, ME in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.0%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year

Average climate in Beaver Cove, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Beaver Cove, Maine average temperatures Beaver Cove, Maine average precipitation Beaver Cove, Maine humidity Beaver Cove, Maine wind speed Beaver Cove, Maine snowfall Beaver Cove, Maine sunshine Beaver Cove, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI 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.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 4.31. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.31
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Beaver Cove-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 215.4 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 217.0 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 260.2 miles away from Beaver Cove 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 145.0 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 173.8 miles away from Beaver Cove 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 73.0 miles away from Beaver Cove 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).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Beaver Cove:

  • Husson University (about 61 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 61 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 68 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 84 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 128 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 135 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 135 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Points of interest:

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Lakes: Mountain Pond (A), Mud Pond (B), Prong Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tussle Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Beaver Cove: Lily Bay State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

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

BEAVER COVE SEWER & WATER ASSN (Population served: 98, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.5%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

33.0%
Whole state:

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

8.8%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Beaver Cove:

Marital status in Beaver Cove, ME
  • Never married: 11.4%
  • Now married: 70.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

For population 25 years and over in Beaver Cove:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 15.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Beaver Cove, 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
Piscataquis County:

5.24 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

8.74 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

10.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Beaver Cove:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Beaver Cove:

  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDME-FM (103.1 FM; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Beaver Cove, ME
  • 43.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Wood
  • 17.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity


Beaver Cove compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black 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 significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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