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Alexander, Maine

Alexander, Maine, in Washington county, is 169 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 260 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 514 people people live in Alexander.

The People and Families of Alexander

In Alexander, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Alexander tend to contain married couples.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexander had a median family income of $33,125.

Alexander Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Alexander, about 93% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Alexander tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Alexander, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Alexander, ME

Comparing Alexander to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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