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Bucksport, ME


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Bucksport, Maine

Bucksport, Maine is 96 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 190 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Hancock county. The population of the town is 4,908.

The People and Families of Bucksport

In Bucksport, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bucksport had a median family income of $41,818.

Political Inclinations

Among Bucksport political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Bucksport Housing

Of the housing in Bucksport, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bucksport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Bucksport, ME

Comparing Bucksport 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
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home51
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime63

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