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Wiscasset Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 3,603
- Land Area (2000): 63.682 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 8.075 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 207
- Alias(es) (2003): WESTPORT IS, WESTPORT ISLAND, WISCASSET
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 3,636 | 2003 | 3,730 | 2005 | 3,814 |
2002 | 3,658 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 3,807 |
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Houses (2000): 1,612
Wiscasset Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Farm | 57 | 1.58% |
Rural, Non-farm | 3,546 | 98.42% |
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Wiscasset Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 3,570
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $111,915,000 / $29,022,000
Wiscasset Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 1,474 | 1,389 | 86 | 5.80% | 58 |
1991 | 1,519 | 1,369 | 149 | 9.83% | 98 |
1992 | 1,499 | 1,369 | 130 | 8.67% | 86 |
1993 | 1,480 | 1,342 | 138 | 9.32% | 93 |
1994 | 1,464 | 1,354 | 109 | 7.48% | 74 |
1995 | 1,424 | 1,327 | 98 | 6.87% | 68 |
1996 | 1,341 | 1,257 | 84 | 6.28% | 63 |
1997 | 1,348 | 1,272 | 76 | 5.63% | 56 |
1998 | 1,330 | 1,265 | 65 | 4.86% | 49 |
1999 | 1,375 | 1,322 | 53 | 3.84% | 38 |
2000 | 2,138 | 2,082 | 56 | 2.61% | 26 |
2001 | 2,109 | 2,047 | 62 | 2.92% | 29 |
2002 | 2,071 | 1,997 | 74 | 3.58% | 36 |
2003 | 2,046 | 1,960 | 86 | 4.20% | 42 |
2004 | 2,103 | 2,026 | 77 | 3.66% | 37 |
2005 | 2,118 | 2,013 | 104 | 4.92% | 49 |
2006 | 2,172 | 2,090 | 82 | 3.78% | 38 |
2007 | 2,217 | 2,130 | 88 | 3.96% | 40 |
2008 | 2,234 | 2,134 | 99 | 4.45% | 44 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 2,241 | 2,111 | 130 | 5.80% | 58 |
Feb 2008 | 2,196 | 2,090 | 106 | 4.83% | 48 |
Mar 2008 | 2,192 | 2,091 | 101 | 4.61% | 46 |
Apr 2008 | 2,208 | 2,123 | 85 | 3.85% | 38 |
May 2008 | 2,220 | 2,130 | 90 | 4.05% | 41 |
Jun 2008 | 2,261 | 2,177 | 84 | 3.72% | 37 |
Jul 2008 | 2,276 | 2,181 | 95 | 4.17% | 42 |
Aug 2008 | 2,283 | 2,181 | 102 | 4.47% | 45 |
Sep 2008 | 2,227 | 2,126 | 101 | 4.54% | 45 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Wiscasset Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 181 | 17.54% |
2. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 100 | 9.69% |
3. | Public Administration | 83 | 8.04% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 82 | 7.95% |
5. | Utilities | 54 | 5.23% |
6. | Educational Services | 53 | 5.14% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 52 | 5.04% |
8. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 51 | 4.94% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 33 | 3.20% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 30 | 2.91% |
11. | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods, Wholesale | 22 | 2.13% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 22 | 2.13% |
13. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 20 | 1.94% |
14. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 19 | 1.84% |
15. | Wood Manufacturing | 19 | 1.84% |
16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 16 | 1.55% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 15 | 1.45% |
18. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 15 | 1.45% |
19. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 14 | 1.36% |
20. | Electronic Shopping and Mail Order | 12 | 1.16% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 172 | 17.68% |
2. | Health Care | 112 | 11.51% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 83 | 8.53% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 52 | 5.34% |
5. | Department and Other General Stores | 46 | 4.73% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 43 | 4.42% |
7. | Social Assistance | 43 | 4.42% |
8. | Personal and Laundry Services | 42 | 4.32% |
9. | Public Administration | 42 | 4.32% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 37 | 3.80% |
11. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 27 | 2.77% |
12. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 24 | 2.47% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 23 | 2.36% |
14. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 22 | 2.26% |
15. | Metal Manufactuing | 20 | 2.06% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 16 | 1.64% |
17. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 14 | 1.44% |
18. | Florists | 13 | 1.34% |
19. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 10 | 1.03% |
20. | U.S. Postal Service | 10 | 1.03% |
Wiscasset Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 65 | 6.30% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 60 | 5.81% |
3. | Carpenters | 56 | 5.43% |
4. | Other Production Occupations | 53 | 5.14% |
5. | Painters and Paperhangers | 42 | 4.07% |
6. | Art and Design Workers | 41 | 3.97% |
7. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 39 | 3.78% |
8. | Pipelayers / Plumbers / Etc. | 35 | 3.39% |
9. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 34 | 3.29% |
10. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 33 | 3.20% |
11. | Electricians | 31 | 3.00% |
12. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 29 | 2.81% |
13. | Law Enforcement Workers | 29 | 2.81% |
14. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 29 | 2.81% |
15. | Computer Specialists | 28 | 2.71% |
16. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 28 | 2.71% |
17. | Vehicle Mechanics | 24 | 2.33% |
18. | Top Executives | 23 | 2.23% |
19. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 22 | 2.13% |
20. | Other Construction Trades | 22 | 2.13% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 75 | 7.71% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 57 | 5.86% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 55 | 5.65% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 51 | 5.24% |
5. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 51 | 5.24% |
6. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 49 | 5.04% |
7. | Agricultural Workers | 36 | 3.70% |
8. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 34 | 3.49% |
9. | Registered Nurses | 34 | 3.49% |
10. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 31 | 3.19% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 31 | 3.19% |
12. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 30 | 3.08% |
13. | Child Care Workers | 29 | 2.98% |
14. | Media and Communications Workers | 25 | 2.57% |
15. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 24 | 2.47% |
16. | Teachers, Secondary School | 20 | 2.06% |
17. | Customer Service Representatives | 19 | 1.95% |
18. | Other Management Occupations | 19 | 1.95% |
19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 18 | 1.85% |
20. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 18 | 1.85% |
Wiscasset Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 1,646 | 58.18% |
15-35 hours | 401 | 14.17% |
1-14 hours | 138 | 4.88% |
No regular hours | 644 | 22.76% |
Wiscasset Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 99 | 5.24% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 33 | 1.75% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 153 | 8.09% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 198 | 10.47% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 291 | 15.39% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 329 | 17.40% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 242 | 12.80% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 152 | 8.04% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 136 | 7.19% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 118 | 6.24% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 28 | 1.48% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 0 | 0.00% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 86 | 4.55% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 26 | 1.37% |
Wiscasset Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 93 | 4.92% |
5-9 | 402 | 21.26% |
10-14 | 203 | 10.74% |
15-19 | 253 | 13.38% |
20-24 | 325 | 17.19% |
25-29 | 83 | 4.39% |
30-34 | 242 | 12.80% |
35-39 | 58 | 3.07% |
40-44 | 28 | 1.48% |
45-59 | 95 | 5.02% |
60-89 | 90 | 4.76% |
At least 90 | 19 | 1.00% |
Wiscasset Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,359 | 71.87% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 328 | 17.35% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 95 | 5.02% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 109 | 5.76% |
Wiscasset Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 9 | 0.46% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 226 | 11.45% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 1,547 | 78.37% |
Motorcycle | 8 | 0.41% |
Other | 7 | 0.35% |
Public transportation | 0 | 0.00% |
Walked | 94 | 4.76% |
Worked at home | 83 | 4.20% |
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Wiscasset Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 1,476 (3,576 people)
Families (2000): 987 (2,880 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 471
People at same address in 1995: 2,049
Wiscasset Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 110 | 7.45% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 77 | 5.22% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 111 | 7.52% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 175 | 11.86% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 142 | 9.62% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 84 | 5.69% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 89 | 6.03% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 92 | 6.23% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 89 | 6.03% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 160 | 10.84% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 97 | 6.57% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 154 | 10.43% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 49 | 3.32% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 40 | 2.71% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 7 | 0.47% |
$200,000 or more | 0 | 0.00% |
Wiscasset Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 403 | 27.38% |
Family, 2 people | 435 | 29.55% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 76 | 5.16% |
Family, 3 people | 241 | 16.37% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 10 | 0.68% |
Family, 4 people | 184 | 12.50% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 7 | 0.48% |
Family, 5 people | 84 | 5.71% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 20 | 1.36% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.07% |
Family, 7 or more people | 9 | 0.61% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 2 | 0.14% |
Wiscasset Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 1,244 | 28.75% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 603 | 13.94% |
Public Assistance | 53 | 1.22% |
Retirement | 307 | 7.09% |
Self Employment | 384 | 8.87% |
Social Security | 392 | 9.06% |
Supplemental Security | 84 | 1.94% |
Wage / Salary | 1,106 | 25.56% |
Other | 154 | 3.56% |
Wiscasset Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 450 | 56.53% |
With children under 18 | 346 | 43.47% |
Wiscasset Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 177 | 12.46% |
Married | 819 | 57.68% |
Never Married | 390 | 27.46% |
Widowed | 34 | 2.39% |
Wiscasset Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 173 | 11.89% |
Married | 832 | 57.18% |
Never Married | 296 | 20.34% |
Widowed | 154 | 10.58% |
Wiscasset Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Education Information Back to top
Wiscasset Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 95 | 3.51% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 284 | 10.49% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,057 | 39.05% |
Some college, no degree | 559 | 20.65% |
Associate degree | 133 | 4.91% |
Bachelors degree | 426 | 15.74% |
Graduate or professional degree | 153 | 5.65% |
Wiscasset Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 20 | 0.56% | 20 | 0.56% | 40 | 1.11% |
Kindergarten | 35 | 0.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 35 | 0.97% |
Grades 1-4 | 229 | 6.36% | 30 | 0.83% | 259 | 7.19% |
Grades 5-8 | 174 | 4.83% | 22 | 0.61% | 196 | 5.44% |
Grades 9-12 | 285 | 7.91% | 14 | 0.39% | 299 | 8.30% |
Undergrad college | 63 | 1.75% | 29 | 0.80% | 92 | 2.55% |
Graduate or professional school | 0 | 0.00% | 8 | 0.22% | 8 | 0.22% |
Total | 806 | 22.37% | 123 | 3.41% | 929 | 25.78% |
Wiscasset Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 489
Wiscasset Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Public Benefits Information Back to top
Wiscasset Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 3,140 | 87.47% |
Below Poverty Level | 450 | 12.53% |
Wiscasset Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 11
Wiscasset Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 0.275 | 0.275 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.550 | 0.000 | 2.475 | 11.826 | 0.550 | 14.851 |
2002 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.547 | 0.000 | 4.921 | 14.215 | 1.914 | 21.050 |
2003 | 0.536 | 0.268 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.804 | 0.000 | 4.021 | 13.673 | 1.340 | 19.035 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.835 | 11.536 | 1.049 | 14.421 |
2006 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.889 | 18.125 | 1.576 | 22.590 |
2007 | 0.256 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.256 | 0.000 | 3.842 | 11.014 | 0.256 | 15.113 |
Wiscasset Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 1 | 5 |
2005 | 1 | 5 |
2006 | 1 | 4 |
2007 | 1 | 14 |
Wiscasset Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 56 |
2002 | 79 |
Wiscasset Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Wiscasset Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 408 | 11.32% |
10-19 Years | 573 | 15.90% |
20-29 Years | 343 | 9.52% |
30-39 Years | 518 | 14.38% |
40-49 Years | 625 | 17.35% |
50-59 Years | 484 | 13.43% |
60-69 Years | 331 | 9.19% |
70-79 Years | 199 | 5.52% |
80-89 Years | 112 | 3.11% |
90+ Years | 10 | 0.28% |
Wiscasset Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 1,801 | 49.99% |
Female | 1,802 | 50.01% |
Wiscasset Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 3,519 | 97.67% |
Multiracial | 24 | 0.67% |
Hispanic/Latino | 24 | 0.67% |
Asian | 17 | 0.47% |
African-American | 11 | 0.31% |
Amerindian | 6 | 0.17% |
Other Race | 2 | 0.06% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Wiscasset Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 895 | 22.90% |
2. | United States Or American | 733 | 18.75% |
3. | French Non-Basque | 457 | 11.69% |
4. | Irish | 453 | 11.59% |
5. | German | 290 | 7.42% |
6. | Scottish | 259 | 6.63% |
7. | Italian | 180 | 4.60% |
8. | French Canadian | 165 | 4.22% |
9. | Scotch Irish | 97 | 2.48% |
10. | Polish | 60 | 1.53% |
Wiscasset Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 3,349 | 97.64% |
2. | French | 33 | 0.96% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 23 | 0.67% |
4. | German | 13 | 0.38% |
5. | Scandinavian | 12 | 0.35% |
Wiscasset Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 3,585 | 99.50% |
Naturalized immigrant | 6 | 0.17% |
Not a citizen | 12 | 0.33% |
Wiscasset Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Wiscasset Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
04578 |