Manchester, Maine

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Population in 2010: 2,580.
Population change since 2000: +4.7%
 
Males: 1,234  (47.8%)
Females: 1,346  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04351.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,539 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Manchester:

$90,539
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,306 (it was $28,043 in 2000)

Manchester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $325,408 (it was $119,700 in 2000)
Manchester:

$325,408
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $236,573; detached houses: $257,878; townhouses or other attached units: $279,624; in 2-unit structures: $165,218; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $152,679; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,239; mobile homes: $91,490
March 2022 cost of living index in Manchester: 92.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Manchester, ME (2010)
    • 2,49496.7%White alone
    • 301.2%Two or more races
    • 291.1%Asian alone
    • 120.5%Hispanic
    • 80.3%American Indian alone
    • 60.2%Black alone
    • 10.04%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Manchester, Maine as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Manchester is 1,290 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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Manchester, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: English (27.5%), Irish (15.8%), French (15.7%), United States (9.5%), German (8.0%), French Canadian (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 235 feet

Land area: 21.2 square miles.

Population density: 122 people per square mile   (very low).

Manchester, Maine map

50 residents are foreign born (0.9% North America, 0.6% Europe, 0.4% Asia).

This town:

2.0%
Maine:

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

1.5% ($1,773)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (48.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (150.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (314.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Hallowell, ME (2.1 miles ),
Winthrop, ME (2.1 miles ),
Augusta, ME (2.4 miles ),
Readfield, ME (2.4 miles ),
West Gardiner, ME (2.4 miles ),
Farmingdale, ME (2.5 miles ),
Randolph, ME (2.8 miles ),
Monmouth, ME (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.31 N, Longitude: 69.88 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $390,000
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $320,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $316,400
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $547,500
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $284,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $421,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $355,800
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $129,800
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $143,300
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $169,700
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $129,400
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $104,300
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $116,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Manchester, ME residents
Average permit cost in Manchester, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Manchester, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (10.2%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Utilities (4.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Public administration (13.6%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Manchester, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Registered nurses (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Lawyers (3.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)

Average climate in Manchester, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.3. This is about average.

City:

63.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 2.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.80
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.185. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.185
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.07. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.07
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 76% 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 63.0 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 189.3 miles away from Manchester 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 190.2 miles away from Manchester center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 223.1 miles away from Manchester center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 102.7 miles away from Manchester 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 21.0 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 Kennebec County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Snows: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Manchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Manchester:

  • KENNEBEC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 5 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • KENNEBEC KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • HERITAGE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WINTHROP, ME)
  • SUPPORTIVE LIVING SYSTEMS INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • MAINE GENERAL REHAB AND NURSING AT GLENRIDGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-AUGUSTA (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manchester:

  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 5 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 28 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 46 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 50 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 50 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • Husson University (about 65 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of New England (about 65 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)

Public elementary/middle school in Manchester:

See full list of schools located in Manchester

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Manchester: Augusta Golf Course (A), Manchester Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Scribner Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2), Friends Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Tyler Pond (A), Little Jimmie Pond (B), Jimmie Pond (C), Bog Pond (D), Fairbanks Pond (E), Hutchinson Pond (F), Shed Pond (G), Cobbosseecontee Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Kennebec 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 Manchester and their reported violations in the past:

AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 765, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-05-2010), St Formal NOV issued (APR-05-2010), St Public Notif received (APR-20-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-23-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-14-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PIZZA STONE (Population served: 77, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-05-2006), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-05-2006), St Boil Water Order (JUL-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
LONGFELLOWS GREENHOUSE (Population served: 34, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LITTLE DEBS DAY CARE CENTER (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2012), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-03-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-17-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-03-2014)
  • One regular monitoring violation
J & S OIL EXPRESS STOP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2008), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-27-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-25-2008), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Manchester that have no violations reported:

  • MANCHESTER PLACE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.9%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.5%
Whole state:

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

1.5%
Whole state:

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

Banks with branches in Manchester (2011 data):

  • The Bank of Maine: Manchester Branch at 9 Pond Road, branch established on 1987/11/01. Info updated 2011/10/17: Bank assets: $783.5 mil, Deposits: $655.7 mil, headquarters in Portland, ME, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 33 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Manchester:

Marital status in Manchester, ME
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Manchester:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manchester, ME (based on Kennebec County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic21,75811
Mainline Protestant8,99960
Evangelical Protestant5,82956
Other2,46617
None83,099-
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: 24
This county:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Kennebec County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Here:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
Kennebec County:

6.38 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
This county:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kennebec County:

8.6%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Maine:

25.0%
Businesses in Manchester, ME
NameCountNameCount
Circle K1Rite Aid1
Dunkin Donuts1Subway1
GNC1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Manchester:

  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manchester:

  • WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Manchester:

  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • DW23AB (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS)
Manchester fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Manchester fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
  • 2,066Total average daily traffic
  • 103Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,892Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Manchester)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 44.331361 Lon: -71.203833, Call Sign: WPWZ323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.837 MHz, 457.837 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2003, Expiration Date: 02/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2013, Certifier: Tony Plant, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239

  • 17 Beacon Rd (Lat: 44.308333 Lon: -69.833611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 29.8 m, Call Sign: WQDT340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.767 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Certifier: Michael F Grant, Registrant: Radio Communications Management, Inc., 236 Hallowell Road, Chelsea, ME 04330, Phone: (207) 622-2758, Fax: (207) 622-5871, Email:

  • Lat: 44.329667 Lon: -69.855444, Call Sign: WQFP222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2016, Expiration Date: 08/29/2026, Certifier: David M Leblanc, Registrant: Lao 20620203, 102 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

4
  • Granite Hill 0.3 Miles Nne Of (Lat: 44.313944 Lon: -69.831972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: KNKJ923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.862 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:

  • Lithgow Hill (Lat: 44.314250 Lon: -69.833083), Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: KNKK234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.062 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Lithgow Hill (Lat: 44.314222 Lon: -69.833083), Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: KNKK234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.062 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Lithgow Hill (Lat: 44.314222 Lon: -69.833083), Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: KNKK891,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.512 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Manchester)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Manchester)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 15 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Manchester, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (68.4%), and Outside Fires (21.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Manchester, ME
    • 9168.4%Structure Fires
    • 2821.1%Outside Fires
    • 118.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Manchester, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manchester, ME
  • 83.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.6%Wood
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.6%Electricity
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manchester, ME
  • 65.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Wood
  • 3.2%Solar energy
  • 3.2%No fuel used


Manchester 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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.
There are 8 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Otis L. Clapp (2)
  • Robert B. Ray (2)
  • Bennett Meulendyk (1)
  • Douglas J. Jorgensen (1)
  • Stan Edward Farrell (1)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.