Wyonegonic Camps, 1914
Denmark’s story
219 years in pictures
Census counts: 436 in 1810, a low of 376 in 1960, 1,197 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1914 and 2 maps from 1910 on.
- 1807Denmark is settled
DenmarkME
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Denmarkmaine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,253
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$420K
+0.7% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
54.4
years
Jobs based here
138
A commuter town
Is Denmark a good place to live?
Denmark’s best subject grade is an A− for the outdoors; its weakest is a C− for incomes. Denmark’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Maine’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 74% of U.S. towns. 21% of the land in Denmark is conserved, where Maine’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Pleasant Mountain Preserve, 2,682 acres with 8.8 miles of trail. Only 24 of Maine’s 285 towns score higher on the outdoors. Denmark has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Denmark stand out
Where Denmark beats most towns.
Small town
1,253 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BrownfieldBridgtonFryeburgSebagoHiramDenmark
How Denmark grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maine), ordered by how far Denmark is from typical.
Jobs & income138 jobs based hereC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 1.6% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →HealthBridgton Hospital 6.1 miles awayC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →SchoolsBehind 60% of Maine districts on tests and graduationC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life1.2 library visits per resident; 11.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 54.4; 30% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Denmark: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Denmark, and how to reach them.
PowerCentral Maine Power27.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpDenmark Transfer Station and Recycling Center37 Hancock Pond RoadOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Maine you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDenmark Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code0402204022 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denmark.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Denmark’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Denmark for work: only 5% work in town. The median household income in Denmark is $64,000. The top destinations are Conway (20%), Fryeburg (11%) and Portland (5%).
5%work in town
| Denmark | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Denmark5%
Conway20%
Fryeburg11%
Portland5%
Bridgton4%
16 mi
median commute distance
138
jobs based in Denmark
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 26% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 21.4% of Denmark
60 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. Denmark’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile.
21.4%conserved
21.4%
conserved · 6,791 of 31,755 acres
60 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pleasant Mountain Preserve | 8.8 mi | 2,682 |
| 2. Bull Ring Preserve | 5.9 mi | 1,820 |
| 3. Perley Mills Community Forest | 4.2 mi | 927 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Older than Maine overall
People 65 and older are 32% of residents (22% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (20% statewide). 16% of Denmark residents are under 18. Denmark has grown 4.6% since 2020, to 1,253 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
54.4median age · ME 44.8
| Denmark | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.4 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 16% | 18% | 22% |
DenmarkMaineUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school38%
Some college21%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Maine, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Denmark | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.3% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.1% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.5% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.8% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.4% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.6% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Denmark has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Denmark has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 9° and about 84 inches of snow falls in a winter.
84″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–32°
Spring31–54°
Summer54–78°
Fall37–58°
Sep 25
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
On CDC estimates, Denmark is less healthy than 61% of U.S. towns
Denmark beats the Maine average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Denmark. Among 144 Maine towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Denmark.
39%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Denmark | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 81% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Maine
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Denmark | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.4% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.6% | 87.1% |
| More adults with diabetes | 14.4% | 11.2% |
Bridgton Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Denmark
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesIce storms
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
A typical Denmark home is worth about $420K
The typical Denmark home is worth about $420,000, up 0.7% in a year, close to the Maine typical home.
$420KZillow home value
| Denmark | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,409 a month | $1,106 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Denmark$420K
Maine$412K
+0.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Mount Washington and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Denmark. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi MountainMount Washington
37 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
40 mi LighthousePortland Head Light
16 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
30 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
20 mi Theme parkStory LandSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Portland Head Light: Aniarku, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Story Land: AnotherMaker, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Denmark
19pages on Denmark
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Denmark; the nearest are
Saint Joseph's College of MaineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Standish20.2 mi$44,420 tuitionCentral Maine Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Auburn30.3 mi$4,140 in-state tuitionUniversity of Southern MaineUniversity or college · Public · Portland35.4 mi$11,284 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Denmark residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Denmark for work
Where Denmark’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
138jobs based in Denmark
5%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Denmark
3 notable people were born in Denmark.
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About Denmark
Town in Maine, United States
Denmark is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,197 at the 2020 census. A number of ponds and lakes are located within the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1807
- Area
- 50 sq mi
- Elevation
- 440 ft
- ZIP code
- 04022
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Denmark
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Denmark, ME expensive?
That is 7 years of the area's median household income ($60,173 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Denmark, ME known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Hazen S. Pingree and Rufus Ingalls.