Milbridge town, Maine
Milbridge town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Milbridge town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,316. The land area covers 24.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,316 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs | ±6.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 524 | ±87 | 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 | 909 | ±113 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 524 | ±87 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 385 | ±84 |
| Median Home Value | $240,400 | ±$30,601 |
| Median Gross Rent | $619 | ±$186 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,536 | ±$16,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,915 | ±$4,069 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 214 | ±96 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 377 | ±105 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.7% | ±1.2% |
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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GUS Population: 1,369 (2024)
ID: 166342
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MANAGER
22 SCHOOL ST, MILBRIDGE ME 04658
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GUS Population: 31,383 (2024)
ID: 166157
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 297, MACHIAS ME 04654
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Milbridge | PK-06 | Milbridge, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Beals, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cherryfield, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Addison, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Steuben, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Harrington, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Jonesboro, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Jonesport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jonesport, 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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College of the Atlantic
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College | 18.2 mi away | 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 |
2072885015
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MILBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 18 SCHOOL STREET, MILBRIDGE, ME, 04658 |
(207) 546-3066
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HENRY D. MOORE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 22 VILLAGE ROAD, STEUBEN, ME, 04680 |
(207) 546-7301
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DORCAS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 28 MAIN STREET, PROSPECT HARBOR, ME, 04669 |
(207) 963-4027
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CHERRYFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 35 MAIN STREET, CHERRYFIELD, ME, 04622 |
(207) 546-4228
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GALLISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 11 CENTER STREET, HARRINGTON, ME, 04643 |
(207) 483-4547
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WINTER HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 18 CHAPEL LANE, WINTER HARBOR, ME, 04693 |
(207) 963-7556
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MAYHEW LIBRARY ASSN
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 290 WATER STREET, ADDISON, ME, 04606 | — |
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PEABODY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 162 MAIN STREET, JONESPORT, ME, 04649 |
(207) 497-3003
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JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 34 MOUNT DESERT STREET, BAR HARBOR, ME, 04609 |
(207) 288-4245
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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 JONESBORO, ME US, located 16.6 miles from Milbridge town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8° | 9.4° | 19.1° | 4.30" | — |
| February | 32.2° | 11.5° | 21.8° | 3.77" | — |
| March | 39.3° | 21.8° | 30.6° | 4.64" | — |
| April | 50.9° | 32.1° | 41.5° | 4.26" | — |
| May | 61.2° | 42.2° | 51.7° | 3.90" | — |
| June | 69.7° | 50.6° | 60.2° | 3.53" | — |
| July | 76.4° | 55.6° | 66.0° | 3.38" | — |
| August | 76.4° | 55.3° | 65.8° | 3.59" | — |
| September | 69.2° | 48.5° | 58.8° | 3.50" | — |
| October | 56.9° | 39.3° | 48.1° | 5.00" | — |
| November | 46.3° | 29.7° | 38.0° | 5.07" | — |
| December | 35.2° | 18.6° | 26.9° | 5.90" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbridge CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Winter Harbor CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Jonesport CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
| Bar Harbor CDP | CDP | 18.0 mi | — |
| Northeast Harbor CDP | CDP | 24.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302945600. • 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.