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Belfast, Maine

Introduction to Belfast, Maine

Belfast, Maine, in Waldo county, is 81 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 176 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Bangor metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,381 people lived in Belfast.

Belfast History

The area was initially occupied by the Abenaki Native Americans. It was named after Belfast in Northern Ireland. Belfast had its first European settlers in 1770. It was incorporated as a town in 1773. Belfast became the eighth city in Maine when it reincorporated as a city in 1853.

Belfast and nearby Attractions

  • Belfast Historical Society & Museum
  • Moose Point State Park
  • The Penobscot Marine Museum
  • Saint Margarets Church

Things To Do In Belfast

The Belfast Historical Society and Museum may prove exciting to those interested in the area’s history. The Camden Hills State Park and the Moose Point State Park offer several recreational facilities to all its visitors. The Penobscot Marine Museum is worth visiting. Belfast hosts many festivals such as the Maine Celtic Celebration and the Arts in the Park every year.

Belfast Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Belfast Higher Education

The University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Southern Maine are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Belfast Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Belfast College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Belfast Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Belfast, ME

Comparing Belfast 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Rents65
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime42

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