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Lubec, ME
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maine.
Population
277
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
0
Lubec and its ZIP codes
Lubec at a glance
- Lubec is about 12 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
Local data for Lubec, ME
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Lubec.
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
Lubec, 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
75° / 15°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lubec, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Lubec
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastportCity | 4.2 mi | 3.6 |
| CalaisCity | 22 mi | 34.3 |
| MachiasCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lubec, ME in?
- Lubec is in Washington County, Maine.
- What is the population of Lubec, ME?
- About 277 people live in Lubec, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lubec?
- Nearby places include Eastport (4.2 mi), Calais (22 mi), Machias (26 mi), Woodland (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023