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Mount Chase, Maine

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Population in 2010: 201.
Population change since 2000: -18.6%
 
Males: 111  (55.2%)
Females: 90  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

50.1 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04765.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,633 (it was $26,705 in 2000)
Mount Chase:

$47,633
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,993 (it was $12,930 in 2000)

Mount Chase town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,175 (it was $65,400 in 2000)
Mount Chase:

$170,175
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,563; detached houses: $252,705; townhouses or other attached units: $267,749; in 2-unit structures: $255,332; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $815,300; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,873; mobile homes: $93,017; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $21,333
March 2022 cost of living index in Mount Chase: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mount Chase, ME (2010)
    • 19295.5%White alone
    • 63.0%Asian alone
    • 10.5%Black alone
    • 10.5%Two or more races
    • 10.5%Hispanic

Races in Mount Chase 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 Mount Chase, Maine as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mount Chase is 201 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (22.3%), Irish (20.6%), English (19.4%), German (9.3%), Scottish (8.5%), Swedish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 36.3 square miles.

Population density: 5.5 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mount Chase town:

1.0% ($646)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (186.6 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (288.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (449.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Patten, ME (2.3 miles ),
Hersey, ME (2.6 miles),
Crystal, ME (3.0 miles ),
Stacyville, ME (3.4 miles ),
Island Falls, ME (3.6 miles ),
Sherman, ME (3.7 miles ),
Dyer Brook, ME (3.8 miles),
Merrill, ME (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 46.06 N, Longitude: 68.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Mount Chase, ME in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

16.1%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Mount Chase, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.8%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.4%)
  • Construction (21.0%)
  • Wood products (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Mount Chase, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (22.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (21.0%)
  • Construction laborers (11.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (11.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)

Average climate in Mount Chase, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Mount Chase-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 84% 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 273.8 miles away from Mount Chase 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 275.4 miles away from the city 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 200.0 miles away from Mount Chase center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 319.8 miles away from the city center
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 57.0 miles away from Mount Chase center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 232.9 miles away from Mount Chase 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 Penobscot County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mount Chase:

  • MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PATTEN, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mount Chase:

  • University of Maine (about 81 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 87 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 125 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 135 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 182 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 187 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 187 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Shin Pond Village Campground (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Ackley Pond (A), Upper Shin Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sargent Brook (A), Willett Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Penobscot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.6%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

27.4%
Whole state:

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

3.6%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Mount Chase:

Marital status in Mount Chase, ME
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 63.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mount Chase:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mount Chase, ME (based on Penobscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,58115
Mainline Protestant9,71559
Evangelical Protestant7,52380
Other2,93622
Orthodox3001
None116,868-
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: 34
Here:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 38
Penobscot County:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
Here:

5.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
Penobscot County:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.0%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mount Chase:

  • WREM (710 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MONTICELLO, ME; Owner: ALLAN H WEINER)
  • 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.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WSYY (1240 AM; 1 kW; MILLINOCKET, ME; Owner: KATAHDIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mount Chase:

  • WHOU-FM (100.1 FM; HOULTON, ME; Owner: COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSYY-FM (94.9 FM; MILLINOCKET, ME; Owner: KATAHDIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQHR (96.1 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOZI (101.9 FM; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
  • 1,494Total average daily traffic
  • 73Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,390Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WA1UDP, Licensee ID: L00244831, Grant Date: 05/02/2006, Expiration Date: 07/18/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2018, Certifier: Phillip J Hunter, Registrant: Phillip J Hunter, 1030 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase, ME 04765

  • Call Sign: KK4HJS, Licensee ID: L01693655, Grant Date: 11/30/2022, Expiration Date: 11/30/2032, Certifier: Marc D Terry, Registrant: Marc D Terry, 927 Shin Pond Rd, Mount Chase, ME 04765

  • Call Sign: KC1MJL, Licensee ID: L02313442, Grant Date: 12/20/2019, Expiration Date: 12/20/2029, Certifier: Eddy B Collins, Registrant: Eddy B Collins, 719 North Road, Mount Chase, ME 04765


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: ENGROFF RICHARD L TEAM HI-MAX (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 745DE, N745DE, N-745DE, Serial Number: 983, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Richard L Engroff, 20 Wapiti Rd, Mount Chase, ME 04765
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7CCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 84244, N84244, N-84244, Serial Number: 7AC-2936, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 07/19/2005
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard L Engroff, 20 Wapiti Rd, Mount Chase, ME 04765, Other Owners: Margaret E Engroff
  • Aircraft: OMF OMF-100-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 883SA, N883SA, N-883SA, Serial Number: 0034
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 170 W Shore Rd, Mount Chase, ME 04765



Mount Chase compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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