Categories in Prospect, Maine
Prospect, Maine Facts
| Area | 4.1 mi² |
| Population | 1,177 |
| Male Population | 596 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 581 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 43.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Sandy Point |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.55313, -68.86476 |
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Prospect, Maine Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,150 | 1,153 | 1,113 | 1,190 | 1,177 | 1,209 | 1,219 |
| Population Density | 280.3 / mi² | 281.1 / mi² | 271.3 / mi² | 290.1 / mi² | 286.9 / mi² | 294.7 / mi² | 297.1 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridProspect, Maine Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Maine | +2.3% | +2.1% | +5.8% |
| Maine | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Prospect, Maine Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Maine | 43 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Maine | 43.4 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Prospect, Maine Population Density
Population Density: 287 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Maine | 1,177 | 4.102 sq mi | 287 / mi² |
| Maine | 1.3 million | 35,380.1 sq mi | 38 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Prospect, Maine Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Prospect, Maine CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Maine | 21,013 tn | 17.85 tn | 5,122.1 tons/mi² |
| Maine | 26,320,852 tn | 19.59 tn | 743.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Prospect, Maine CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,013 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 5,122.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/10 | 8:42 PM | 3 | 16 km | 4,400 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/06 | 9:21 PM | 3.2 | 59.7 km | 8,400 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/06 | 12:07 AM | 3.66 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/06 | 10:39 AM | 3.19 | 56.2 km | 11,290 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/01 | 12:24 AM | 3.3 | 73.5 km | 9,400 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/00 | 10:07 AM | 3.2 | 46.7 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/99 | 12:21 AM | 3 | 58.7 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/99 | 3:38 AM | 3.8 | 52.7 km | 3,200 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/94 | 7:44 AM | 3.3 | 98.2 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/94 | 7:40 AM | 3.3 | 98.2 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Prospect, Maine
Prospect is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 709 at the 2010 census. most prominent landmark in Prospect is Fort Knox, a large 19th-century fort. It is now a major tourist attraction, as is the Penobscot Narrows Bridg..
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