Alna, ME

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Alna, ME

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Alna Almanac

Alna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Alna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Alna Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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