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Benton, ME


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Benton, Maine

Benton, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 72 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 171 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,557 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Benton

In Benton, about 63% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Benton than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $41,597.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Benton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 87%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Benton, 93% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Benton use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Benton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Benton, ME

Comparing Benton 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 Population1010
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone23
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