Sedgwick, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +8.5%
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| Males: 593 |  (49.6%) |
| Females: 603 |  (50.4%) |
| Median resident age: | 45.9 years |
| Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04676.
| Sedgwick: | $63,883 |
| ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,145 (it was $19,772 in 2000)
Sedgwick town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $299,846 (it was $104,700 in 2000)
| Sedgwick: | $299,846 |
| ME: | $290,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $379,336; detached houses: $396,802; townhouses or other attached units: $600,716; in 2-unit structures: $274,479; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $212,346; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $146,369; mobile homes: $158,183; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $16,454
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sedgwick, ME
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- 1,16397.2%White alone
- 211.8%Hispanic
- 60.5%Asian alone
- 30.3%Black alone
- 20.2%Two or more races
- 10.08%American Indian alone
Races in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick, Maine as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sedgwick is 299 to 1.
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Sedgwick, ME City Guides:
Ancestries: English (26.0%), United States (13.0%), Irish (11.9%), German (8.3%), French (6.2%), Scottish (3.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 01/14/1789
Elevation: 39 feet
Land area: 27.0 square miles.
Population density: 44 people per square mile (very low).
18 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.6% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Sedgwick town: | 1.1% ($1,162) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(92.8 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (185.3 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (358.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Brooklin, ME (2.3 miles ),
), Penobscot, ME (3.2 miles ),
), Latitude: 44.32 N, Longitude: 68.64 W
Area code: 207
| Here: | 3.2% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
- Construction (14.4%)
- Health care (12.4%)
- Educational services (9.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
- Transportation equipment (4.0%)
- Construction (23.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
- Transportation equipment (7.2%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
- Health care (5.4%)
- Educational services (4.3%)
- Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
- Health care (21.0%)
- Educational services (15.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (7.6%)
- Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.9%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
- Private households (4.5%)
- Real estate & rental & leasing (4.0%)
- Carpenters (7.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
- Cashiers (4.8%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
- Carpenters (12.7%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.3%)
- Computer specialists (3.6%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
- Cashiers (9.8%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.8%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
- Waiters and waitresses (3.6%)
Average climate in Sedgwick, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.9. This is about average.
| City: | 61.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.172. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.172 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0636. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.0636 |
| U.S.: | 1.5147 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 36.9 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.90. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 4.90 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Earthquake activity:
Sedgwick-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 80% 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 112.1 miles away from Sedgwick 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 249.9 miles away from Sedgwick 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 250.9 miles away from Sedgwick center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 157.9 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 283.9 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 44.6 miles away from Sedgwick 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 Hancock County (18) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sedgwick:
- Husson University (about 36 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine (about 40 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 58 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 78 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 92 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 94 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 98 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
Public elementary/middle school in Sedgwick:
- SEDGWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 272 SNOWS COVE ROAD, Grades: KG-8)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Sedgwick: Sedgwick Town Landing (A), Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Sargentville Station (B), Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Ridge Road Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Sedgwick include: Eccemoccin Church (A), Number Three Chapel (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Rural Cemetery (1), Pine Grove Cemetery (2), Camp Stream Cemetery (3), Carters Point Cemetery (4), Forest Home Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and swamps: Mill Pond (A), Black Pond (B), Frost Pond (C), John Gray Pond (D), Clapps Meadow (E), Frost Pond Bog (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Meadow Brook (A), Deep Bridge Brook (B), Snow Brook (C), Camp Stream (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Art @ The Flower Farm (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1785 N. Sedgwick Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map
Birthplace of: Warren C. Philbrook - Politician.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 65.0% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 8.9% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
- Gay men: 0.6% of all households
| This town: | 8.5% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 0.7% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
For population 15 years and over in Sedgwick:
- Never married: 21.7%
- Now married: 61.0%
- Separated: 0.2%
- Widowed: 7.5%
- Divorced: 9.5%
For population 25 years and over in Sedgwick:
- High school or higher: 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 12.7%
- Unemployed: 4.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.7 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Sedgwick, ME (based on Hancock County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 4,691 | 58 |
| Catholic | 2,523 | 9 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,288 | 23 |
| Other | 820 | 11 |
| None | 45,096 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 32
| Here: | 6.01 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
| This county: | 1.69 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
| This county: | 4.89 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
| Hancock County: | 21.61 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Hancock County: | 7.4% |
| State: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 25.4% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
Businesses in Sedgwick, ME
- U-Haul: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in Sedgwick:
- WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- 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.)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Sedgwick:
- WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
- WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
- WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
- WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
TV broadcast stations around Sedgwick:
- WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
- Sedgwick, Maine
- Fatal accident count10
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
- Fatalities10
- Persons involved in fatal accidents23
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
- Maine average
- Fatal accident count1196
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1641
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons525
- Fatalities1316
- Persons involved in fatal accidents2683
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents61
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1- 467 Ridge Rd (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKN831
Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/22/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
5- Mark L Gartley, 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
- Mark L Gartley, 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
- Cayla Gamble, 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
- Cayla Gamble, 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989
- Cayla Gamble, 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 23009 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- 3200 Ridge Road (Lat: 44.362722 Lon: -68.619500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPMY839,
Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2024, Expiration Date: 04/05/2034, Certifier: David A Carter, Registrant: Browns Comm, Suite B 162 Bangor Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Phone: (207) 667-2254, Fax: (207) 667-6335, Email:
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:
1- Rt 172 N Sedgwick Rd (Lat: 44.331750 Lon: -68.592806), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WHD623, Licensee ID: L00021510,
Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.950 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/1999, Expiration Date: 12/21/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2005, Registrant: James N Anderson, Rr1 Box 2290 Rt 172 N Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sedgwick)FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 172JB, N172JB, N-172JB, Serial Number: 17262206, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2015
Registrant (Individual): Jonathan R Wood, 63 Christy Hill Rd Box 63, Sedgwick, ME 04676
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/18/1980 - Aircraft: CESSNA 150C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2003Z, N2003Z, N-2003Z, Serial Number: 15059803, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2015
Registrant (Individual): Paul Behnken, 607 N Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 68.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 19.4%Wood
- 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 3.4%Electricity
- 0.5%Solar energy
- 51.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 21.2%Electricity
- 20.0%Wood
- 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Sedgwick compared to Maine state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.