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Belgrade, Maine


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Belgrade, Maine

Belgrade, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 58 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 157 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,978 residents.

The People and Families of Belgrade

In Belgrade, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Belgrade are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belgrade had a median family income of $42,321. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Belgrade.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belgrade. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Belgrade Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Belgrade was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Belgrade have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Belgrade, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Belgrade College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Belgrade, ME

Comparing Belgrade 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 Population76
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone22
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