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Population change since 2000: +12.6%
Males: 1,980 | (49.2%) |
Females: 2,042 | (50.8%) |
Median resident age: | 42.9 years |
Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04046.
Arundel: | $92,921 |
ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,782 (it was $20,538 in 2000)
Arundel town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $384,575 (it was $120,400 in 2000)
Arundel: | $384,575 |
ME: | $290,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $451,552; detached houses: $470,451; townhouses or other attached units: $577,335; in 2-unit structures: $383,179; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $310,696; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $252,113; mobile homes: $105,501
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Arundel, ME
- 3,85695.9%White alone
- 581.4%Two or more races
- 401.0%Hispanic
- 310.8%Asian alone
- 210.5%American Indian alone
- 160.4%Black alone
Races in Arundel 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 Arundel, Maine as of June 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arundel is 1,006 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.
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Arundel, ME City Guides:
Ancestries: French (24.5%), French Canadian (19.5%), English (18.7%), Irish (12.4%), United States (7.4%), German (5.3%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 06/10/1719
Elevation: 40 feet
Land area: 23.9 square miles.
Population density: 168 people per square mile (very low).
78 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 0.8% Europe).
This town: | 2.2% |
Maine: | 2.9% |
Arundel town: | 1.4% ($1,642) |
Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (19.8 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (82.9 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (248.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 43.45 N, Longitude: 70.52 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 207
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 28 buildings, average cost: $378,300
- 2021: 32 buildings, average cost: $298,400
- 2020: 32 buildings, average cost: $232,400
- 2019: 28 buildings, average cost: $280,600
- 2018: 27 buildings, average cost: $187,400
- 2017: 28 buildings, average cost: $182,500
- 2016: 20 buildings, average cost: $150,700
- 2015: 19 buildings, average cost: $135,900
- 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $316,800
- 2013: 19 buildings, average cost: $243,400
- 2012: 19 buildings, average cost: $166,600
- 2011: 15 buildings, average cost: $166,800
- 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $166,100
- 2009: 17 buildings, average cost: $169,500
- 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $136,500
- 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $185,100
- 2006: 32 buildings, average cost: $189,800
- 2005: 43 buildings, average cost: $133,300
- 2004: 46 buildings, average cost: $133,200
- 2003: 39 buildings, average cost: $115,100
- 2002: 33 buildings, average cost: $126,000
- 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $125,300
- 2000: 32 buildings, average cost: $113,400
- 1999: 31 buildings, average cost: $102,400
- 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $98,800
- 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
Here: | 3.0% |
Maine: | 3.4% |
- Educational services (10.2%)
- Health care (9.3%)
- Construction (7.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
- Finance & insurance (5.4%)
- Transportation equipment (5.0%)
- Public administration (3.5%)
- Construction (14.0%)
- Transportation equipment (8.9%)
- Public administration (4.7%)
- Textile mills & textile products (4.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
- Educational services (3.9%)
- Health care (17.4%)
- Educational services (17.2%)
- Finance & insurance (9.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
- Computer & electronic products (4.2%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (2.9%)
- Broadcasting & telecommunications (2.3%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
- Carpenters (3.6%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
- Carpenters (6.9%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
- Cashiers (4.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Average climate in Arundel, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.4. This is about average.
City: | 70.4 |
U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.192. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.192 |
U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.
City: | 5.47 |
U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.222. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.222 |
U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City: | 30.4 |
U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.46. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
City: | 6.46 |
U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Arundel-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.9 miles away from the Arundel town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 10/10/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Arundel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 74% 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 12.5 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 174.5 miles away from Arundel center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 54.3 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 194.3 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 174.7 miles away from Arundel center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 65.8 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 York County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 8
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 16, Winter Storms: 6, Snows: 5, Winds: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Arundel:
- SOUTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; BIDDEFORD, ME)
- KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-KENNEBUNK (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; KENNEBUNK, ME)
- TRULL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BIDDEFORD, ME)
- SOUTHRIDGE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BIDDEFORD, ME)
- ST ANDRE HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BIDDEFORD, ME)
- BEANE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SACO, ME)
- ABLE TO STAY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; SACO, ME)
College/University in Arundel:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arundel:
- University of New England (about 7 miles; Biddeford, ME; Full-time enrollment: 4,539)
- University of Southern Maine (about 20 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 21 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 27 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 30 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
- Northern Essex Community College (about 53 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
- NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 54 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
Public elementary/middle school in Arundel:
- MILDRED L DAY SCHOOL (Location: 600 LIMERICK ROAD, Grades: KG-5)
Private elementary/middle school in Arundel:
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Arundel: Arundel Skillings Community Residence Sweetser (A), Arundel Fire - Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Arundel include: North Chapel (A), Full Gospel Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and swamps: Brimstone Pond (A), Davis Pond (B), Arundel Swamp (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Goff Mill Brook (A), Arundel Swamp Brook (B), Ward Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in Arundel and their reported violations in the past:
SHADY OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 178, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:BENTLEYS CAMPGOUND (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
- One routine major monitoring violation
Past monitoring violations:DUTCH ELM GOLF COURSE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
- 3 routine major monitoring violations
Past health violations:SCHOOL AROUND US (Population served: 25, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2012), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-17-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-24-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-29-2014)
- 6 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
Past monitoring violations:
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-20-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-20-2007), St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2008), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2008), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
- One routine major monitoring violation
This town: | 2.6 people |
Maine: | 2.3 people |
This town: | 70.7% |
Whole state: | 62.9% |
This town: | 10.2% |
Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.5% of all households
This town: | 5.4% |
Whole state: | 10.9% |
This town: | 1.9% |
Whole state: | 4.1% |
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
9 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
2 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Arundel:
- Never married: 21.4%
- Now married: 62.7%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 4.5%
- Divorced: 11.4%
For population 25 years and over in Arundel:
- High school or higher: 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
- Unemployed: 2.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Here: | 10.3 |
Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Arundel, ME (based on York County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 40,283 | 16 |
Mainline Protestant | 11,480 | 64 |
Evangelical Protestant | 6,086 | 51 |
Other | 1,847 | 18 |
Orthodox | 625 | 3 |
Black Protestant | 119 | 1 |
None | 136,691 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
York County: | 2.24 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 0.05 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
York County: | 2.09 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
York County: | 4.23 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 12.53 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 7.7% |
Maine: | 8.2% |
York County: | 24.0% |
Maine: | 25.0% |
Businesses in Arundel, ME
- Ford: 1
- Penske: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in Arundel:
- WIDE (1400 AM; 1 kW; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: SACO BAY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, 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.)
- WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WPHX (1220 AM; 1 kW; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING L.L.C.)
- WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Arundel:
- WQEZ (104.7 FM; KENNEBUNKPORT, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
- WBQQ (99.3 FM; KENNEBUNK, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
- WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
- WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
- WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WBQW (106.3 FM; SCARBOROUGH, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
- WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
- WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Arundel:
- WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
- WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
- WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
- WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
- WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
- W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 5Number of bridges
- 98ft / 30.1mTotal length
- 28,668Total average daily traffic
- 1,431Total average daily truck traffic
- 40,258Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Arundel)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- MILDRED L DAY SCHOOL, Lat: 43.445500 Lon: -70.537917, Call Sign: WQWZ367,
Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 01/05/2026, Certifier: Kevin P Crowley, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 5306 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:
1- Rr2 Log Cabin Rd (Lat: 43.375083 Lon: -70.477278), Type: Building, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: KXS308,
Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/1994, Expiration Date: 04/06/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Mobile Marine Services Inc, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Arundel)FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: CESSNA T182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 121VB, N121VB, N-121VB, Serial Number: T18209074, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 08/02/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/2014
Registrant (LLC): Mt Aero LLC, 20 Technology Dr, Arundel, ME 04046 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6718J, N6718J, N-6718J, Serial Number: 28-24420, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 09/15/1997
Registrant (Individual): Steve W Welch, 279 River Rd, Arundel, ME 04046
2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Arundel, ME
- 13145.3%Structure Fires
- 12141.9%Outside Fires
- 289.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 93.1%Other
- 88.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 7.3%Wood
- 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.1%Electricity
- 88.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 7.4%Electricity
- 3.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Arundel 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.
- 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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