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A town of 316, settled in 1891.
Roque Bluffs’ July high is 74°F, below both the Maine town median (79°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Only 2 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Roque Bluffs. The biggest place to walk is Roque Bluffs State Park, 281 acres with 3 miles of trail. Roque Bluffs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Coastal flooding makes up 30% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Census counts: 168 in 1900, a low of 80 in 1950, 296 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 3 maps from 1918 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Roque Bluffs, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Roque Bluffs.
Adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (20% statewide); children under 18 are 24% of residents (18% statewide). At 51.1 years, Roque Bluffs’ median age is where Maine’s towns sit at 44.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Roque Bluffs has grown 7.5% since 2020, to 316 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Roque Bluffs | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 32% | 29% |
59% women, 41% men
About 69 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7.4 points). Across Maine, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Roque Bluffs | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.3% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.2% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.9% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.6% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.8% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.5% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.5% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Roque Bluffs’ average trip to work is 17 minutes. The top destinations are Machias (20%), Jonesport (15%) and Jonesboro (11%). Roque Bluffs’ median household income is $89,000.
| Roque Bluffs | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Roque Bluffs has chilly, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Roque Bluffs is 15°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Roque Bluffs. Only 1 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Roque Bluffs. 21% of adults report frequent mental distress in Roque Bluffs.
| Roque Bluffs | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 23% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Roque Bluffs | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23% | 14.8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 34.1% | 23.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
5.1 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Roque Bluffs | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roque Bluffs State Park | 3 mi | 281 |
| 2. Wildlife Management Area | — | 132 |
| 3. Hickey Island Preserve | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Roque Bluffs; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Roque Bluffs residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in Maine, United States
Roque Bluffs is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 296 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Roque Bluffs State Park.
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Roque Bluffs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.