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Population in 2010: 3,848.
Population change since 2000: +13.8%
 
Males: 1,948  (50.6%)
Females: 1,900  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

41.2 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04222.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $95,434 (it was $53,846 in 2000)
Durham:

$95,434
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,688 (it was $20,883 in 2000)

Durham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $358,719 (it was $125,400 in 2000)
Durham:

$358,719
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,170; detached houses: $267,476; townhouses or other attached units: $202,361; in 2-unit structures: $200,400; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $182,257; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $238,166; mobile homes: $73,615
March 2022 cost of living index in Durham: 95.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Durham, ME (2010)
    • 3,73897.1%White alone
    • 360.9%Two or more races
    • 310.8%Hispanic
    • 210.5%Asian alone
    • 110.3%Black alone
    • 50.1%American Indian alone
    • 50.1%Other race alone
    • 10.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Durham detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Durham, Maine as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Durham is 962 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (19.1%), Irish (14.2%), French (12.2%), French Canadian (12.2%), United States (11.9%), German (8.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/17/1789

Land area: 38.1 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile   (very low).

60 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
Maine:

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

1.2% ($1,560)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (22.5 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (124.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (288.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Lisbon Falls, ME (1.9 miles ),
Lisbon, ME (2.0 miles ),
Pownal, ME (2.2 miles ),
Freeport, ME (2.8 miles ),
New Gloucester, ME (2.9 miles ),
Topsham, ME (3.0 miles ),
Sabattus, ME (3.0 miles ),
Bowdoin, ME (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.97 N, Longitude: 70.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Durham, ME in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 17 buildings, average cost: $233,800
  • 2021: 20 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2020: 14 buildings, average cost: $99,700
  • 2019: 17 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 16 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 14 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $235,900
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $235,900
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $235,900
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $240,900
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $209,900
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $200,300
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $189,300
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $168,700
  • 2006: 29 buildings, average cost: $181,500
  • 2005: 50 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2004: 52 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2003: 50 buildings, average cost: $138,600
  • 2002: 49 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2001: 44 buildings, average cost: $141,200
  • 2000: 31 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1999: 33 buildings, average cost: $119,500
  • 1998: 58 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 1997: 53 buildings, average cost: $98,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Durham, ME residents
Average permit cost in Durham, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Durham, ME
Historical housing units in Durham, ME
Most common industries in Durham, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (7.2%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (13.1%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (6.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Durham, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Top executives (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Top executives (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)

Average climate in Durham, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Durham, Maine average temperatures Durham, Maine average precipitation Durham, Maine humidity Durham, Maine wind speed Durham, Maine snowfall Durham, Maine sunshine Durham, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.7. This is about average.

City:

70.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.192. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.192
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.47
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.223. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.223
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 26.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.77. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.77
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Durham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 75% 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 37.2 miles away from Durham 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 181.0 miles away from Durham 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 181.7 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 80.7 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 210.0 miles away from the city 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 46.1 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 Androscoggin County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 12, Snows: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Durham:

  • LAMP NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LISBON, ME)
  • TWENTY-FOUR OLD LISBON RD (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LEWISTON, ME)
  • FREEPORT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREEPORT, ME)
  • BRUNSWICK MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • MID COAST SENIOR HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH AND NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)
  • HORIZONS LIVING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BRUNSWICK, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Durham:

  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 21 miles; Standish, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 23 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 24 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 31 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of New England (about 38 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 49 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 71 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)

Public elementary/middle school in Durham:

  • DURHAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Location: 654 HALLOWELL ROAD, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Durham: Durham Leisure Center and Campground (A), Durham Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Durham include: First Congregational Church (A), Friends Church (B), Shiloh Temple (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sawyer Cemetery (1), Parker Cemetery (2), Gerrish Number 2 Cemetery (3), Sylvester Cemetery (4), Vining Cemetery (5), Highland Cemetery (6), Fairfield Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Runaround Pond (A), Androscoggin River Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Alder Brook (A), Runaround Brook (B), Libby Brook (C), Meadow Brook (D), Gerrish Brook (E), Pinkham Brook (F), House Brook (G), Newell Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Hosea M. Knowlton - Politician.

Androscoggin 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 Durham and their reported violations in the past:

AMVETS POST 13 (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-07-2010), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-07-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-15-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-22-2011), St BCA signed (MAY-04-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-03-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-17-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-22-2011), St BCA signed (MAY-04-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-30-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-22-2011), St BCA signed (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
FREEPORT/DURHAM KOA (Population served: 308, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-10-2008), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-10-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-29-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-29-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
COUNTRY ACRES TRAILER PARK (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2012), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-27-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-08-2013)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 64 regular monitoring violations
DURHAM GET-N-GO (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.4%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.8%
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: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

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

2.2%
Whole state:

4.1%
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Durham:

Marital status in Durham, ME
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 67.7%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Durham:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Durham, ME (based on Androscoggin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,4806
Evangelical Protestant6,38337
Mainline Protestant5,08227
Other1,0978
Orthodox2251
Black Protestant1821
None70,253-
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: 18
This county:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
This county:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 63
Here:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Androscoggin County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

8.0%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Androscoggin County:

27.9%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Durham:

  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WCNM (1240 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Durham:

  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WYNZ (100.9 FM; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYFP (91.9 FM; HARPSWELL, ME; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Durham:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W29CA (Channel 29; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CRAIG MINISTRIES)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)
Durham fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Durham fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.6mTotal length
  • 5,085Total average daily traffic
  • 254Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,119Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Durham)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Lat: 43.991250 Lon: -70.065444, Call Sign: KBK626,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.257 MHz, 154.265 MHz, 154.310 MHz, 154.445 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2023, Expiration Date: 01/23/2033, Certifier: William St Michael, Registrant: Dirigo Wireless, Inc., 111 North Raymond Rd., Poland, ME 04274, Phone: (207) 513-1110, Fax: (207) 514-7407, Email:

  • 797 Royalsborough Rd Rte 136 Near Southwest Bend (Lat: 43.987028 Lon: -70.126167), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 5.5 m, Overall height: 7.3 m, Call Sign: WNAJ930,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.265 MHz, 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/2004, Expiration Date: 01/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2010, Registrant: Androscoggin County Of, Eoc 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 784-0149, Email:

  • 797 Royalsborough Rd Rt 136 Near Southwest Bend (Lat: 43.987028 Lon: -70.125611), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: KNIQ347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.115 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2004, Expiration Date: 01/13/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2010, Registrant: Androscoggin County Of, Eoc 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 784-0149, Email:

  • 615 Hallowell Rd Rte 9 Near Jct Rte 136 (Lat: 43.974250 Lon: -70.125611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.1 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KNIQ346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.115 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2024, Expiration Date: 06/01/2034, Certifier: Peter Van Gagnon, Registrant: County Of Androscoggin, 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 795-8938, Email:

  • 615 Hallowell Road Rte 9 Near Jct Rte 136 (Lat: 43.974250 Lon: -70.125611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.1 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNAJ929,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.265 MHz, 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2015, Expiration Date: 01/01/2025, Certifier: Peter Van Gagnon, Registrant: County Of Androscoggin, 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 795-8938, Email:

  • Lat: 43.974167 Lon: -70.124167, Call Sign: WQLG674,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.032 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2020, Expiration Date: 01/14/2030, Certifier: Warren Hatch, Registrant: Active Communications, Inc., 12 First St. Ste 5, Topsham, ME 04086, Phone: (207) 729-9136, Fax: (207) 878-0025, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DURHAM, 2.9 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 43.998944 Lon: -70.176972), Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WQR56,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11525.0 MHz, 11605.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/1989, Expiration Date: 10/17/1996, Cancellation Date: 10/17/1996, Registrant: New England Telephone And Telegraph Company, 125 High St Rm 515, Boston, MA 02110

  • DURHAM MAINE, Stackpole Road (Me07324-A) (Lat: 43.998889 Lon: -70.177500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WQST725,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/11/2023, Expiration Date: 11/13/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Durham)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: AS+ LTD AC 4 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 2255F, N2255F, N-2255F, Serial Number: 12, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 07/31/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Michael D Moore, 531 Brown Rd, Durham, ME 04222
  • Aircraft: SCHEMPP-HIRTH STANDARD CIRRUS (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 468E, N468E, N-468E, Serial Number: 356G, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/1987, Certificate Issue Date: 02/11/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Michael D Moore, 531 Brown Rd, Durham, ME 04222
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 721RJ, N721RJ, N-721RJ, Serial Number: 2860, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Genes Helicopter Leasing LLC, 169 Brown Rd, Durham, ME 04222
  • Aircraft: UNIVERSAL STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 39443, N39443, N-39443, Serial Number: 108-13, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Louis A Hanson, 156 Cushing Rd, Durham, ME 04222
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/19/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 24 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Durham, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (50.7%), and Outside Fires (22.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Durham, ME
    • 10750.7%Structure Fires
    • 4822.7%Outside Fires
    • 3416.1%Other
    • 2210.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Durham, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Durham, ME
  • 78.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.5%Wood
  • 7.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Electricity
  • 0.4%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Durham, ME
  • 74.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.6%Wood


Durham compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below 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.

Durham on our top lists:

  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military ships (population 1,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 4 pilots and 13 other airmen in this city.
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