Wade, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +13.2%
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| Males: 151 |  (53.4%) |
| Females: 132 |  (46.6%) |
| Median resident age: | 47.4 years |
| Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04786.
| Wade: | $61,265 |
| ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,927 (it was $14,501 in 2000)
Wade town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $161,738 (it was $66,800 in 2000)
| Wade: | $161,738 |
| ME: | $290,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $179,108; detached houses: $185,023; townhouses or other attached units: $218,327; in 2-unit structures: $262,505; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $121,406; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,084; mobile homes: $117,009; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,682
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wade, ME
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- 27496.8%White alone
- 41.4%Asian alone
- 41.4%Hispanic
- 10.4%Two or more races
Races in Wade 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 Wade, Maine as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wade is 283 to 1.
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Ancestries: French (20.4%), English (16.8%), United States (15.6%), Irish (14.0%), German (6.8%), Scottish (5.2%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 03/04/1913
Land area: 36.1 square miles.
Population density: 7.8 people per square mile (very low).
7 residents are foreign born (1.6% North America, 1.2% Europe).
| This town: | 2.8% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Wade town: | 1.1% ($717) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(237.6 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (339.3 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (497.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Perham, ME (2.7 miles ),
), Chapman, ME (3.3 miles ),
), Westmanland, ME (3.4 miles),
Caribou, ME (3.5 miles ),
), Latitude: 46.78 N, Longitude: 68.23 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 207
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
| Here: | 9.2% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
- Educational services (13.9%)
- Public administration (10.9%)
- Wood products (8.9%)
- Health care (8.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
- Food (6.9%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
- Wood products (15.5%)
- Public administration (13.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
- Food (8.6%)
- Radio, TV, computer stores (6.9%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (6.9%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
- Educational services (32.6%)
- Health care (16.3%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
- Public administration (7.0%)
- Real estate & rental & leasing (7.0%)
- Social assistance (7.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
- Cashiers (5.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.6%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.6%)
- Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.9%)
- Life and physical scientists (6.9%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
- Cashiers (5.2%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (14.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.6%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
- Child care workers (7.0%)
- Cashiers (7.0%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
Average climate in Wade, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 79.3. This is about average.
| City: | 79.3 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.155. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.155 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.41 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0234. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.0234 |
| U.S.: | 1.5147 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 27.5 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 19.0 |
| U.S.: | 19.2 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.38. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.38 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Earthquake activity:
Wade-area historical earthquake activity is above Maine state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 7/14/2006 at 09:34:48, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 8.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 22.6 miles away from Wade 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 307.6 miles away from Wade 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 309.4 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 355.7 miles away from Wade 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 250.2 miles away from Wade center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 280.5 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 Aroostook County (22) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 9
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Wade:
- PROFESSIONAL HOME NURSING INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
- VALLEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
- CARIBOU REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
- CARY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
- MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
- COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
- VISITING NURSES OF AROOSTOOK (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CARIBOU, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wade:
- University of Maine (about 133 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
- Husson University (about 138 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 174 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 186 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 233 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- University of Southern Maine (about 238 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 238 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Wade: Wilder Camp (A), Thompson Camp (B), Drost Camp (C), Hoit Camp (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Holmes Cemetery (1), Randell Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Donnelly Brook (A), Gardner Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 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: | 6.2% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 9.6% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 6.6% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
For population 15 years and over in Wade:
- Never married: 23.9%
- Now married: 58.5%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 5.9%
- Divorced: 11.7%
For population 25 years and over in Wade:
- High school or higher: 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
- Unemployed: 11.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.4 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Wade, ME (based on Aroostook County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 22,200 | 27 |
| Mainline Protestant | 5,845 | 40 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,411 | 51 |
| Other | 957 | 7 |
| Orthodox | 10 | 1 |
| None | 38,447 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 29
| Aroostook County: | 4.03 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Aroostook County: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
| Aroostook County: | 2.22 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
| This county: | 7.78 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 66
| Aroostook County: | 9.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Aroostook County: | 11.7% |
| State: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Aroostook County: | 27.6% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Wade:
- WFST (600 AM; 5 kW; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: NORTHERN BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WEGP (1390 AM; 5 kW; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: DECELLES/SMITH MEDIA, INC.)
- WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- 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.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
Strongest FM radio stations in Wade:
- WBPW (96.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMEM (106.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- W274AF (102.7 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
- WCXU (97.7 FM; CARIBOU, ME; Owner: THE CANXUS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
1- Call Sign: KC1HHA, Licensee ID: L02093579, Grant Date: 03/30/2017, Expiration Date: 03/30/2027, Certifier: Keith R Bailey, Registrant: Keith R Bailey, 6 North Wade Rd, Wade, ME 04786
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 79.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 20.7%Wood
- 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 50.0%Wood
Wade compared to Maine state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.