Madawaska Public RecordsMaine

Madawaska, located in Aroostook County, Maine, has a population of approximately 3,764 (2020 Census). The median age is 52.7, reflecting an older demographic than state averages. Females slightly outnumber males, comprising about 52% of residents. The racial makeup is overwhelmingly White at 96.2%, with minorities, including Hispanic, Black, and Asian, making up less than 4%. Around 1.7% identify as Hispanic or Latino. Madawaska’s population trends older, and its limited diversity reflects broader rural Maine patterns.

Madawaska, in Aroostook County, ME, has a homeownership rate of around 75% and a median home value of approximately $98,000 as of 2023. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $800/month. The housing stock mainly consists of single-family homes and some multi-unit dwellings, particularly in neighborhoods near the St. John River and downtown. Property values remain stable, with annual growth of about 2-3%. Property tax rates are roughly $17 per $1,000 of assessed value, making homeownership relatively affordable compared to state averages.

Madawaska, located in Aroostook County, Maine, is served mainly by Madawaska Middle/High School, which enrolls about 300 students (grades 7-12) and has a graduation rate of 94%. The city has no colleges, but the adult education program offers GED and enrichment classes to over 100 participants annually. The school’s GreatSchools rating is 7/10, and safety measures include secure entrances and regular drills. Educational programs emphasize technology, French immersion, and extracurriculars, fostering both academic achievement and cultural heritage for Madawaska’s community.

Transportation in Madawaska, Aroostook, ME, is primarily car-based, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and car ownership rates exceeding 95% of households. Public transit options are limited, and less than 1% use such services. The average one-way commute time is approximately 16 minutes, notably shorter than the national average. The town is served by U.S. Route 1 and is near the international bridge to Edmundston, Canada. Major employment hubs include local paper mills, education, and healthcare facilities, most of which are easily accessible by road due to the area's compact size.

Madawaska, in Aroostook County, ME, has limited healthcare facilities, with local services primarily provided by Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) in nearby Fort Kent (22 beds) and several local clinics, such as Fish River Rural Health and Madawaska Community Health Center. About 95% of Madawaska’s 3,800 residents are White, with a median age over 50, and many speak French. Healthcare access challenges include physician shortages (Aroostook: ~94 primary care physicians per 100,000), high rates of chronic conditions like diabetes (10%) and hypertension (33%), and insurance coverage is about 89% among adults.