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Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 107 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 204 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 31,473.
In Bangor, about 40% of adults are married. Bangor offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Bangor, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Bangor had a median family income of $42,047. Bangor enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Bangor gave more campaign money ($58,570) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 47% of the housing units in Bangor. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Bangor is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Bangor, 87% of commuters drive to work. Bangor is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Bangor, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Bangor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Comparing Bangor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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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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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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