Steuben, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,131.
Population change since 2000: +0.4%
 
Males: 574  (50.8%)
Females: 557  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

42.4 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04680.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,302 (it was $25,208 in 2000)
Steuben:

$51,302
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,451 (it was $12,162 in 2000)

Steuben town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,831 (it was $68,300 in 2000)
Steuben:

$165,831
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $208,896; detached houses: $229,377; townhouses or other attached units: $190,242; in 2-unit structures: $139,050; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $456,045; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $413,457; mobile homes: $94,515; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $45,679
March 2022 cost of living index in Steuben: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Steuben, ME (2010)
    • 1,06794.3%White alone
    • 262.3%Hispanic
    • 181.6%American Indian alone
    • 131.1%Two or more races
    • 60.5%Black alone
    • 10.09%Asian alone

Races in Steuben 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 Steuben, Maine as of November 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Steuben is 283 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (33.8%), Irish (20.2%), French (10.0%), United States (9.9%), German (5.8%), Italian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/27/1795

Elevation: 50 feet

Land area: 43.0 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile   (very low).

Steuben, Maine map

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
Maine:

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

1.2% ($821)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (129.6 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (218.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (393.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Milbridge, ME (1.9 miles ),
Cherryfield, ME (2.7 miles ),
Gouldsboro, ME (2.7 miles ),
Harrington, ME (2.9 miles ),
Sullivan, ME (3.3 miles ),
Winter Harbor, ME (3.4 miles ),
Columbia, ME (3.4 miles ),
Sorrento, ME (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.51 N, Longitude: 67.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $72,700
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $108,900
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $250,400
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $550,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $198,500
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $198,500
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $198,500
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $121,700
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $44,400
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $53,800
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $44,500
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $44,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Steuben, ME residents
Average permit cost in Steuben, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Steuben, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.8%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Food (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (28.4%)
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Food (6.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Food (10.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Steuben, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (14.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (26.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.6%)
  • Carpenters (9.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)

Average climate in Steuben, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.9. This is about average.

City:

61.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.172. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.172
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0636. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0636
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.90. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.90
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Steuben-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 82% 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 149.0 miles away from Steuben 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 284.0 miles away from Steuben 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 285.1 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 195.0 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 319.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 14.1 miles away from Steuben 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 Washington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Steuben topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Steuben:

  • MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BAR HARBOR, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Steuben:

  • University of Maine (about 46 miles; Orono, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,931)
  • Husson University (about 48 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 93 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 110 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 129 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 130 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 135 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public elementary/middle school in Steuben:

See full list of schools located in Steuben

Library in Steuben:

  • HENRY D. MOORE LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,409; Location: 22 VILLAGE ROAD; 12,300 books; 529 audio materials; 853 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 8 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Steuben: Eagle Hill Wildlife Research Station (A), Carrying Place (B), Mainayr Campground (C), Steuben Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Mill Pond (A), Big Pond (B), Chair Pond (C), Round Pond (D), East Steuben Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tunk Stream (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Steuben: Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Steuben and their reported violations in the past:

EAGLE HILL INSTITUTE-DINING (Population served: 203, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2012), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2011), St Public Notif received (MAR-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-05-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-22-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-11-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2012), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUN-19-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-19-2013)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
MAINAYR CAMPGROUND (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
EAGLE HILL INSTITUTE-DORM (Population served: 26, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-11-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.6%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

13.3%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

19.5%
Whole state:

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

5.8%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Steuben:

Marital status in Steuben, ME
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Steuben:

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Steuben, ME (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,73137
Evangelical Protestant1,44231
Catholic1,23810
Other64813
None26,797-
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: 16
Washington County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Washington County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
This county:

9.78 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
This county:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

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

9.4%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Steuben:

  • 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.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Steuben:

  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • Steuben, Maine
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents19
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents30
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count1850
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents2698
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons641
  • Fatalities2020
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents4247
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents199
See more detailed statistics of Steuben fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.7mTotal length
  • 8,507Total average daily traffic
  • 422Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,130Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Robert Parsloe, C&c Lane (Lat: 44.441389 Lon: -67.941389), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, [email protected], , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parlsoe, C&c Lane (Lat: 44.441389 Lon: -67.941389), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, [email protected], , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parsloe, C&c Lane (Lat: 44.441389 Lon: -67.941389), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, [email protected], , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Robert Parsloe, C&c Lane (Lat: 44.441389 Lon: -67.941389), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Rising Tide Towers LLC, [email protected], , Portl-and, Phone: (207) 808-5000

  • Edward G Roach, C&c Lane (Lat: 44.441389 Lon: -67.941389), Type: 59.7, Structure height: 23029 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Xi, LLC, [email protected], , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Steuben)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 15 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2016. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Steuben, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (61.9%), and Outside Fires (18.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Steuben, ME
    • 7861.9%Structure Fires
    • 2318.3%Outside Fires
    • 1713.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 86.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Steuben, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Steuben, ME
  • 71.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.8%Wood
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 0.5%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Steuben, ME
  • 78.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Wood
  • 3.3%Electricity


Steuben compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • William N. Collins (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.