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Alton, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 121 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 218 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Bangor metropolitan area. Alton has a population of 816.
In Alton, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Alton.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.
In 2000, Alton had a median family income of $35,809.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Alton residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Alton, 87% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Alton, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Alton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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