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Alna, ME


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Alna, Maine

Alna, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 44 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 141 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 675 people in the town.

The People and Families of Alna

In Alna, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Alna are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alna had a median family income of $48,611. Alna has more than its share of wealthy families and people. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Alna. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Alna. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Alna Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Alna is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Alna, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alna College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Alna Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Alna Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Alna, ME

Comparing Alna 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 Population97
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity12
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes21
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