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Bowdoinham, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 30 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 128 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 2,612.
In Bowdoinham, about 62% of adults are married.
Unlike most towns, Bowdoinham has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Bowdoinham had a median family income of $52,372. The typical family in Bowdoinham is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Bowdoinham have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Bowdoinham favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Bowdoinham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Bowdoinham, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Bowdoinham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Bowdoinham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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