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Boothbay, ME


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Boothbay, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Boothbay

In Boothbay, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Boothbay, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Boothbay College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Boothbay Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Boothbay Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Boothbay, ME

Comparing Boothbay 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents22
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