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Acton, Maine, in York county, is 33 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 81 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,145.
In Acton, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Acton people are married off.
You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.
In 2000, Acton had a median family income of $45,353.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Acton. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Acton is relatively low.
In Acton, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Acton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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