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Bristol, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 42 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 135 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 2,644.
In Bristol, about 64% of adults are married.
Bristol boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $45,184. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bristol. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Bristol.
Political donors in Bristol favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Bristol 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.
In Bristol, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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