Pownal town, Maine
Pownal town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pownal town is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,645. The land area covers 22.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,645 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs | ±8.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 708 | ±97 | 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 | 741 | ±97 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 708 | ±97 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $436,800 | ±$31,758 |
| Median Gross Rent | $981 | ±$636 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,333 | ±$13,845 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,703 | ±$12,178 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 94 | ±59 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 815 | ±136 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.2% | ±4.3% |
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: 1,624 (2024)
ID: 208213
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
429 HALLOWELL RD, POWNAL ME 04069-6247
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GUS Population: 313,809 (2024)
ID: 166151
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
142 FEDERAL ST, STE 1, PORTLAND ME 04101-4151
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Pownal | PK-05 | Pownal, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lewiston, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Auburn, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bowdoin, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowdoinham, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Poland, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brunswick, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Brunswick, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New Gloucester, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Portland, 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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Unity Environmental University
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College | 3.8 mi away | 70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200, New Gloucester, ME, 04260 |
2075097100
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FREEPORT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 10 LIBRARY DRIVE, FREEPORT, ME, 04032 |
(207) 865-3307
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Bowdoin College
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College | 10.9 mi away | 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011 |
2077253000
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NEW GLOUCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 379 INTERVALE ROAD, NEW GLOUCESTER, ME, 04260 |
(207) 926-4840
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Maine College of Health Professions
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College | 13.7 mi away | 70 Middle Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077952840
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MERRILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 215 MAIN STREET, YARMOUTH, ME, 04096 |
(207) 846-4763
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Bates College
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College | 14.0 mi away | 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077866000
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GRAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 5 HANCOCK STREET, GRAY, ME, 04039 |
(207) 657-4110
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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College | 15.9 mi away | 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, ME, 04084-5263 |
2078926766
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PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 266 MAIN STREET, CUMBERLAND, ME, 04021 |
(207) 829-2215
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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 GRAY, ME US, located 3.7 miles from Pownal town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8° | 14.2° | 22.0° | 3.55" | 20.6" |
| February | 33.1° | 16.4° | 24.7° | 3.34" | 20.4" |
| March | 41.3° | 24.6° | 32.9° | 4.01" | 16.2" |
| April | 52.9° | 34.0° | 43.5° | 4.40" | 4.7" |
| May | 64.3° | 44.0° | 54.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.4° | 53.8° | 63.6° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.0° | 60.1° | 69.5° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 58.9° | 68.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.4° | 51.5° | 60.9° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 40.8° | 49.2° | 5.42" | 0.6" |
| November | 46.1° | 31.4° | 38.8° | 4.65" | 3.8" |
| December | 35.2° | 21.1° | 28.2° | 4.59" | 17.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Yarmouth CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gray CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Cumberland Center CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Lisbon CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Lisbon Falls CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2300560685. • 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.