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Belmont, Maine

Belmont, Maine, in Waldo county, is 75 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 171 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Bangor metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 821 people lived in Belmont.

The People and Families of Belmont

In Belmont, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belmont had a median family income of $36,875.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Belmont.

Belmont Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Belmont are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Belmont, 98% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Belmont, ME

Comparing Belmont 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
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
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