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Population in 2010: 5,376.
Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 
Males: 2,690  (50.0%)
Females: 2,686  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04274.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,761 (it was $47,824 in 2000)
Poland:

$84,761
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,259 (it was $22,346 in 2000)

Poland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $268,324 (it was $93,800 in 2000)
Poland:

$268,324
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,170; detached houses: $267,476; townhouses or other attached units: $202,361; in 2-unit structures: $200,400; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $182,257; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $238,166; mobile homes: $73,615
March 2022 cost of living index in Poland: 92.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Poland, ME (2010)
    • 5,21697.0%White alone
    • 651.2%Two or more races
    • 320.6%Hispanic
    • 190.4%Black alone
    • 240.4%Asian alone
    • 160.3%American Indian alone
    • 40.07%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Poland, Maine as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Poland is 299 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (23.7%), French (14.9%), French Canadian (11.2%), United States (10.0%), Irish (8.0%), Scottish (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/17/1795

Elevation: 341 feet

Land area: 42.3 square miles.

Population density: 127 people per square mile   (very low).

Poland, Maine map

46 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Maine:

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

1.6% ($1,469)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (27.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (124.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (283.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Mechanic Falls, ME (2.0 miles ),
Minot, ME (2.6 miles ),
Oxford, ME (2.7 miles ),
Otisfield, ME (2.8 miles ),
Auburn, ME (2.8 miles ),
New Gloucester, ME (2.8 miles ),
Casco, ME (3.0 miles ),
Raymond, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.05 N, Longitude: 70.39 W

Area code: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 14 buildings, average cost: $193,500
  • 2021: 16 buildings, average cost: $193,200
  • 2020: 14 buildings, average cost: $194,400
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $188,100
  • 2018: 25 buildings, average cost: $207,100
  • 2017: 25 buildings, average cost: $122,300
  • 2016: 27 buildings, average cost: $106,600
  • 2015: 14 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2014: 14 buildings, average cost: $161,900
  • 2013: 28 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2012: 42 buildings, average cost: $121,700
  • 2011: 17 buildings, average cost: $152,600
  • 2010: 22 buildings, average cost: $220,600
  • 2009: 19 buildings, average cost: $193,900
  • 2008: 31 buildings, average cost: $184,600
  • 2007: 44 buildings, average cost: $176,100
  • 2006: 29 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2005: 40 buildings, average cost: $206,300
  • 2004: 60 buildings, average cost: $165,800
  • 2003: 51 buildings, average cost: $187,700
  • 2002: 55 buildings, average cost: $158,500
  • 2001: 24 buildings, average cost: $118,500
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $104,900
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $124,100
  • 1998: 35 buildings, average cost: $108,000
  • 1997: 22 buildings, average cost: $111,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Poland, ME residents
Average permit cost in Poland, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Poland, ME
Historical housing units in Poland, ME
Most common industries in Poland, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.3%)
  • Truck transportation (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Poland, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Engineers (4.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)

Average climate in Poland, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 60.6. This is about average.

City:

60.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 27.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.52
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Poland-area historical tornado activity is above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/8/1996, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the Poland town center caused $10,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1971, a category F2 tornado 24.7 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Poland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 75% 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 33.9 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 166.8 miles away from Poland 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 167.5 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 71.3 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 196.7 miles away from Poland 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 48.6 miles away from Poland 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 Androscoggin County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 12, Snows: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Poland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Poland:

  • ANDROSCOGGIN KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • CLOVER HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • CLOVER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE - AUBURN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • BOLSTER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • PROMENADE HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • AUBURN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AUBURN, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Poland:

  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 17 miles; Standish, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 28 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 29 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 36 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of New England (about 41 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 45 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Plymouth State University (about 68 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)

Public high school in Poland:

Private high school in Poland:

  • POLAND SPRING ACADEMY (Students: 30, Location: 14 HOPE SPRINGS RD, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Poland:

See full list of schools located in Poland

Library in Poland:

  • RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $118,400; Location: 1211 MAINE STREET; 31,111 books; 798 audio materials; 1,305 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Poland: Tripp Lake Camp (A), Summit Golf Course (B), Range Pond Family Campground (C), Poland Spring Country Club (D), Poland Springs Campground (E), Paul and Gails Campground and Marina (F), Poland Spring Station (G), Camp Fernwood (H), Camp Chittenden (I), Empire Grove Campground (J), Summit Spring (K), Maine State Building (L), Poland Fire Rescue (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Poland include: Empire Grove Church (A), All Souls Chapel (B), Poland Community Church (C), Poland Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Ricker Cemetery (1), Old Megquier Hill Cemetery (2), Old Cemetery in the Woods (3), Estes Cemetery (4), Empire Cemetery (5), Chipman Cemetery (6), Ricker Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Tripp Pond (A), Upper Range Pond (B), Worthley Pond (C), Estes Bog (D), Middle Range Pond (E), Mud Pond (F), Middle Range Pond (G), Little Androscoggin River Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Worthley Brook (A), May Brook (B), Meadow Brook (C), Wilson Brook (D), Davis Brook (E), Cousins Brook (F), Potash Brook (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Poland: Range Ponds State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Poland Spring Preservation Society (Museums; 37 Preservation Way) (1), Chipman Farms Strawberry Hotline (Amusement & Theme Parks; 62 Range Hill Road) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Inn at Poland Spring (41 Ricker Road) (1), Wolf Cove Inn (Tripp Lake) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Amanda Buckner - Basketball player, J. N. Andrews - Christian missionary, Bert M. Fernald - Politician.

Androscoggin 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 Poland and their reported violations in the past:

FAIRLAWN COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 194, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 12 regular monitoring violations
POLAND SPRING ACADEMY (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2005), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from JAN-19-2006 to JAN-19-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-25-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-05-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-05-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2012)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-26-2009)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-01-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-01-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2012)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - 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 Public Notif received (NOV-01-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2011)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
NORTHERN SPRING PARK (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-26-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-11-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-03-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-16-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-06-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-11-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-11-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-13-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-04-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-23-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-23-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-05-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-28-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2012)
  • 24 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-22-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2008), St BCA signed (JAN-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2010)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JUL-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2008), St BCA signed (JAN-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-30-2010 to AUG-22-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2006), St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2007), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2008), St BCA signed (JAN-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-30-2010 to AUG-22-2011)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2008), St BCA signed (JAN-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-30-2010 to AUG-22-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-11-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-11-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-22-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2005), St BCA signed (JAN-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MDOC ST PK - RANGE POND (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-15-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-15-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2010)

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

  • CAMP FERNWOOD-MAIN WELL (Population served: 340, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CAMP FERNWOOD-DINING ROOM (Population served: 300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • RANGE POND CAMPGROUND (Population served: 288, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • POLAND MINING CAMPS (Address: 34 GROVES LANE , 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:

73.9%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.8%
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: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.4%
Whole state:

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

1.2%
Whole state:

4.1%
40 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
5 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Poland (2011 data):

  • Northeast Bank: Poland Branch at 1399 Maine Street, branch established on 2010/02/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $587.1 mil, Deposits: $401.6 mil, headquarters in Lewiston, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Northeast Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Poland:

Marital status in Poland, ME
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 66.5%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Poland:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Poland, ME (based on Androscoggin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,4806
Evangelical Protestant6,38337
Mainline Protestant5,08227
Other1,0978
Orthodox2251
Black Protestant1821
None70,253-
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: 18
This county:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Here:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 63
Androscoggin County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Androscoggin County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

8.0%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
Maine:

25.0%

Businesses in Poland, ME

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Poland:

  • 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)
  • WCNM (1240 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKTQ (1450 AM; 1 kW; SOUTH PARIS, ME; Owner: PENNESSEEWASSEE BROADCASTING CO INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Poland:

  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WOXO-FM (92.7 FM; NORWAY, ME; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Poland:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, 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.)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Poland fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Poland fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.7mTotal length
  • 18,655Total average daily traffic
  • 931Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,236Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Poland)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • FIRE RESCUE HQ EOC, 33 Poland Corner Road (Lat: 44.061472 Lon: -70.390500), Type: Bant, Structure height: 12.8 m, Overall height: 16.1 m, Call Sign: WNAJ925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.265 MHz, 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2023, Expiration Date: 01/01/2034, Registrant: County Of Androscoggin, 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 795-8938, Email:

  • FIRE RESCUE HQ EOC, 33 Poland Corner Road (Lat: 44.061472 Lon: -70.390500), Type: Bant, Structure height: 12.8 m, Overall height: 16.1 m, Call Sign: KNIQ358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.115 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2024, Expiration Date: 06/01/2034, Registrant: County Of Androscoggin, 2 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7101, Phone: (207) 784-0147, Fax: (207) 795-8938, Email:

  • Lat: 44.048833 Lon: -70.329833, Call Sign: WQEW431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.500 MHz, 461.587 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 466.587 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Certifier: Fred Aberly, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • 4LA0146B, 44 Duff Road (Lat: 44.078250 Lon: -70.394833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRVN339,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 12/13/2022, Expiration Date: 12/13/2032, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Poland)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: WEATHERS RONALD E EXEC 162F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTORWAY RW-100 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 256RW, N256RW, N-256RW, Serial Number: 6734, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Gary M Moulton, 168 Brown Rd, Poland, ME 04274
  • 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: 4366R, N4366R, N-4366R, Serial Number: 17263117, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Mark R Hyland, 185 Range Hill Rd, Poland, ME 04274
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72944, N72944, N-72944, Serial Number: 10142, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Charles E Foley, 277 Poland Corner Rd, Poland, ME 04274

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 fires per year is 14. The highest number of reported fires - 44 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Poland, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (58.1%), and Outside Fires (28.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Poland, ME
    • 12658.1%Structure Fires
    • 6128.1%Outside Fires
    • 188.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 125.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Poland, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Poland, ME
  • 82.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Wood
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Electricity
  • 0.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Poland, ME
  • 75.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.1%Wood
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Poland 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 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.

Poland on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: air transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: operations specialties managers except financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: leather and allied products (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: media and communication equipment workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: librarians, curators, and archivists (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: painters and paperhangers (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: paper (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: personal and laundry services (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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