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Danforth, ME
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maine.
Population
452
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
0
Danforth and its ZIP codes
Danforth at a glance
- Danforth is about 4.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
Local data for Danforth, ME
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Danforth.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,810
10,135 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$324M
FY 2026, $10,406 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Danforth, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,081
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danforth, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Danforth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanceboroCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| MattawamkeagCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danforth, ME in?
- Danforth is in Washington County, Maine.
- What is the population of Danforth, ME?
- About 452 people live in Danforth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danforth?
- Nearby places include Vanceboro (22 mi), Mattawamkeag (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023