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Belfast, ME


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Belfast, Maine

Belfast, Maine, in Waldo county, is 81 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Belfast

In Belfast, about 51% of adults are married.

In Belfast, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belfast had a median family income of $43,253. Significantly, more adults in Belfast have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Maine.

Political Inclinations

Belfast residents donated more money ($5,150) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Belfast Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Belfast are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Belfast, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Belfast is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Of Note

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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