Matinicus Isle plantation, Maine
Matinicus Isle plantation profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Matinicus Isle plantation is a geographic entity located in Knox County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 50. The land area covers 2.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 50 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 65.2 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19 | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 117 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 98 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | ±$269,447 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,417 | ±$32,560 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,023 | ±$11,508 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±22.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±73.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PLANTATION OF MATINICUS ISLE
GUS Population: 50 (2024)
ID: 166242
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 198, MATINICUS ME 04851-0198
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GUS Population: 40,981 (2024)
ID: 166154
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: KNOX COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
62 UNION ST, ROCKLAND ME 04841-2836
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Education
Listing 6 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Owls Head, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Isle Au Haut, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Matinicus Isle Plantation, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Rockland, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Thomaston, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Vinalhaven, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maine Media College
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College | 23.8 mi away | 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME, 04856-5952 |
2072368581
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VINALHAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 6 CARVER STREET, VINALHAVEN, ME, 04863 |
(207) 863-4401
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SOUTH THOMASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 54 SPRUCE HEAD ROAD, SOUTH THOMASTON, ME, 04858 |
(207) 596-0022
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NORTH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 33 MAIN STREET, NORTH HAVEN, ME, 04853 |
(207) 867-9797
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JACKSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 71 MAIN STREET, TENANTS HARBOR, ME, 04860 |
(207) 372-8961
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REVERE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 416 MAIN STREET, ISLE-AU-HAUT, ME, 04645 | — |
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ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 80 UNION ST., ROCKLAND, ME, 04841 |
(207) 594-0310
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THOMASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 60 MAIN STREET, THOMASTON, ME, 04861 |
(207) 354-2453
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CUSHING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 39 CROSS ROAD, CUSHING, ME, 04563 |
(207) 354-8860
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STONINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 64 MAIN STREET, STONINGTON, ME, 04681 |
(207) 367-5926
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TENANTS HARBOR, ME US, located 18.4 miles from Matinicus Isle plantation. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 17.4° | 26.3° | 4.01" | 15.1" |
| February | 36.6° | 19.2° | 27.9° | 3.49" | 13.9" |
| March | 42.5° | 25.4° | 33.9° | 4.50" | 8.4" |
| April | 51.4° | 33.9° | 42.7° | 4.25" | 2.3" |
| May | 60.6° | 42.7° | 51.7° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 68.7° | 50.2° | 59.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 74.2° | 56.1° | 65.2° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.0° | 56.6° | 65.3° | 2.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.2° | 51.5° | 59.8° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 42.6° | 50.6° | 4.71" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.1° | 33.7° | 41.4° | 4.51" | 2.0" |
| December | 40.6° | 24.4° | 32.5° | 4.83" | 11.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston CDP | CDP | 20.4 mi | — |
| Rockland city | City | 21.0 mi | — |
| Camden CDP | CDP | 25.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301344165. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.