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Bremen, Maine

Bremen, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 47 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 140 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 782 residents.

The People and Families of Bremen

In Bremen, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bremen are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bremen had a median family income of $41,579. The large segment of the population in Bremen with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Bremen than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bremen. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Bremen Housing

According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in Bremen was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Bremen have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Bremen, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bremen College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bremen Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bremen People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bremen, ME

Comparing Bremen 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
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes57
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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