China, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +5.4%
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| Males: 2,157 |  (49.8%) |
| Females: 2,171 |  (50.2%) |
| Median resident age: | 42.1 years |
| Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04358.
| China: | $71,138 |
| ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,675 (it was $19,262 in 2000)
China town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $268,319 (it was $98,700 in 2000)
| China: | $268,319 |
| 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
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in China, ME
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- 4,17696.5%White alone
- 561.3%Two or more races
- 370.9%Hispanic
- 220.5%American Indian alone
- 190.4%Asian alone
- 140.3%Black alone
- 30.07%Other race alone
- 10.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in China detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in China, Maine as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in China is 289 to 1.
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Ancestries: English (32.2%), French (18.0%), Irish (11.9%), United States (9.7%), French Canadian (8.4%), German (7.2%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 02/05/1818
Elevation: 203 feet
Land area: 49.8 square miles.
Population density: 87 people per square mile (very low).
75 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.8% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| China town: | 1.3% ($1,303) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(64.2 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (165.4 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (331.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Vassalboro, ME (2.3 miles ),
), Palermo, ME (2.5 miles ),
), Albion, ME (2.8 miles ),
), Winslow, ME (2.9 miles ),
), Somerville, ME (3.2 miles ),
), Latitude: 44.43 N, Longitude: 69.54 W
Area code: 207
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 29 buildings, average cost: $244,400
- 2021: 33 buildings, average cost: $250,000
- 2020: 27 buildings, average cost: $250,000
- 2019: 24 buildings, average cost: $250,000
- 2018: 17 buildings, average cost: $248,100
- 2017: 16 buildings, average cost: $248,100
- 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $246,000
- 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $126,700
- 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $126,700
- 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $188,700
- 2012: 19 buildings, average cost: $184,000
- 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,800
- 2010: 12 buildings, average cost: $181,900
- 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $181,800
- 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $182,100
- 2007: 26 buildings, average cost: $178,900
- 2006: 25 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2005: 33 buildings, average cost: $148,800
- 2004: 30 buildings, average cost: $138,800
- 2003: 34 buildings, average cost: $132,800
- 2002: 38 buildings, average cost: $90,900
- 2001: 30 buildings, average cost: $83,500
- 2000: 29 buildings, average cost: $83,500
- 1999: 31 buildings, average cost: $83,500
- 1998: 28 buildings, average cost: $83,500
- 1997: 23 buildings, average cost: $83,500
| Here: | 3.0% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
- Health care (14.9%)
- Public administration (11.4%)
- Construction (10.6%)
- Educational services (7.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
- Metal & metal products (3.1%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
- Construction (16.9%)
- Public administration (9.3%)
- Health care (6.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
- Metal & metal products (5.0%)
- Truck transportation (3.9%)
- Paper (3.8%)
- Health care (25.0%)
- Public administration (14.0%)
- Educational services (13.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
- Finance & insurance (3.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
- Registered nurses (4.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
- Registered nurses (10.0%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
- Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.7%)
Average climate in China, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 62.3. This is about average.
| City: | 62.3 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 2.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.80 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.185. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.185 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 29.5 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Earthquake activity:
China-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 77% 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 80.1 miles away from China 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 205.4 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 206.4 miles away from China center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 240.5 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 121.2 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 3.6 miles away from China 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).
Hospitals and medical centers near China:
- HEALTHREACH HOMECARE AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- OAK GROVE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- INLAND HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- LAKEWOOD (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- WILLOWS NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- HEALTHREACH HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
- MOUNT ST JOSEPH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WATERVILLE, ME)
located in China:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to China:
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 15 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 35 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Husson University (about 46 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine (about 54 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 63 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 65 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 65 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
Private high school in China:
Public elementary/middle schools in China:
- CHINA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 276, Location: 773 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, Grades: 5-8)
- CHINA PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 276, Location: 763 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, Grades: PK-4)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in China: China Volunteer Fire Department Weeks Mills Station (A), China Rescue (B), China Volunteer Fire Department South China Station (C), China Volunteer Fire Department China Village Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Dudley Cemetery (1), Chadwick Hill Cemetery (2), Branch Mills Cemetery (3), Goddard Cemetery (4), Lakeview Cemetery (5), Deer Hill Cemetery (6), China Neck Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Threemile Pond (A), Dutton Pond (B), Evans Pond (C), China Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hunter Brook (A), Meadow Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in China and their reported violations in the past:
THE CABINS AT CHINA LAKE (Population served: 119, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:GREEN BEAN COFFEE SHOP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
- 11 routine major monitoring violations
- 4 regular monitoring violations
Past monitoring violations:LANDING (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
Past monitoring violations:
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in China that have no violations reported:
- ERSKINE ACADEMY (Population served: 850, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 71.8% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 8.8% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 3.7% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 1.1% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
For population 15 years and over in China:
- Never married: 19.3%
- Now married: 61.6%
- Separated: 1.2%
- Widowed: 5.4%
- Divorced: 12.4%
For population 25 years and over in China:
- High school or higher: 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
- Unemployed: 3.8%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.2 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for China, ME (based on Kennebec County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 21,758 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 8,999 | 60 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5,829 | 56 |
| Other | 2,466 | 17 |
| None | 83,099 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 24
| This county: | 1.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
| This county: | 0.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
| This county: | 1.41 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
| This county: | 6.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
| Here: | 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 China, ME
- Subway: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in China:
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- 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.)
- 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)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
Strongest FM radio stations in China:
- WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WEBB (98.5 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
- WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
TV broadcast stations around China:
- WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- DW23AB (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS)
- WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
- WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
- WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WGCI-LP (Channel 4; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 2Number of bridges
- 3ft / 1.4mTotal length
- 6,390Total average daily traffic
- 318Total average daily truck traffic
- 9,090Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in China)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
2- Fire Station (Lat: 44.478389 Lon: -69.516167), Call Sign: KEC841,
Assigned Frequencies: 154.220 MHz, 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2021, Expiration Date: 01/21/2032, Registrant: Town Manager, 571 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04358, Phone: (207) 445-2014, Fax: (207) 445-2014, Email:
- China Elementary School Lakeview Rd (Lat: 44.485056 Lon: -69.619222), Call Sign: KNDK584,
Assigned Frequencies: 155.235 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/1997, Expiration Date: 09/03/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2003, Registrant: School Union 52, 16 Benton Ave, Winslow, ME 04901
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- South China, Route 3 (Lat: 44.399917 Lon: -69.555028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQRC791,
Assigned Frequencies: 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 04/17/2013, Expiration Date: 04/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
- China, 100 Parmeter Hill Road (Lat: 44.421833 Lon: -69.478250), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.1 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQRG416,
Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 17815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 17815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 17815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 05/08/2013, Expiration Date: 05/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, Rm 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in China)FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2472R, N2472R, N-2472R, Serial Number: 18255572, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 10/15/2014
Registrant (Non Citizen Corporation): Vac New Inc, Po Box 6108, China Village, ME 04926 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7525H, N7525H, N-7525H, Serial Number: 12-389, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2019
Registrant (Individual): Michael S Watson, Po Box 6354, China, ME 04926
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 80.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 11.2%Wood
- 6.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.0%Utility gas
- 0.8%Electricity
- 0.4%Coal or coke
- 94.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 2.8%Wood
China 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 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.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.