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Addison, Maine Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Addison is 1,250, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained fairly consistent, with slight fluctuations due to migration trends in the coastal regions of Maine.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1797
  • County: Washington County
  • Land area: 99.27 square miles (includes water areas)
  • Population density: 14 people per square mile
  • Area code: 207
  • Zip code: 04606

Geography and Location

Addison is located in Washington County, along the eastern coast of Maine. It is situated on the Pleasant River, with many small inlets and coves, making it a quintessential coastal town. The town’s geography includes rocky shores, forests, and tidal flats, which contribute to its strong fishing industry, particularly lobstering. Addison is part of the Down East region, known for its scenic beauty and quiet, rural character. The town is located about 75 miles northeast of Bar Harbor, with U.S. Route 1 providing access to the surrounding coastal areas. The climate in Addison is typical of coastal Maine, with cold winters and cool, mild summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.3 years
Median household income: $26,083
Median house value: $76,700

Population by Race

Races in Addison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (37.8%), Irish (16.7%), United States (16.6%), French (5.9%), German (5.1%), Scottish (3.1%).

Elevation: 17 feet

Map of Addison, ME

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Addison

  • High school or higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Addison town

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

1.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Addison:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addison:

  • BANGOR INTL (about 76 miles; BANGOR, ME; Abbreviation: BGR)
  • NORTHERN MAINE REGIONAL ARPT AT PRESQUE IS (about 144 miles; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Abbreviation: PQI)
  • BRUNSWICK NAS (about 160 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; Abbreviation: NHZ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Addison:

  • DEBLOIS FLIGHT STRIP (about 18 miles; DEBLOIS, ME; Abbreviation: 43B)
  • MACHIAS VALLEY (about 21 miles; MACHIAS, ME; Abbreviation: MVM)
  • CUTLER REGIONAL (about 35 miles; CUTLER, ME; Abbreviation: ME2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addison:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 67 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 141 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 165 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 188 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Full-time enrollment: 7,381)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 204 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 204 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 245 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)

Public primary/middle school in Addison:

  • DANIEL W MERRITT SCHOOL (Students: 130; Location: 518 INDIAN RIVER ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Addison:

  • ADDISON – MAYHEW LIBRARY ASSN (Operating income: $5,682; Location: MAIN STREET; 3,487 books; 38 audio materials; 162 video materials; 14 serial subscriptions)

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