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Boothbay, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 34 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 127 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 2,960.
In Boothbay, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Boothbay had a median family income of $45,761. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Boothbay. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Boothbay favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Boothbay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Boothbay are newer than those found in most places.
In Boothbay, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Boothbay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
Ratings range from
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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