Camden, Maine

Camden, Maine

Camden, Maine, in Knox county, is 70 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 162 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,254.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 56% of adults are married. Camden offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Camden if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $56,439. People in Camden generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. In Camden, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Camden.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($40,460) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Camden is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Camden, 79% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Camden, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Camden, ME

Comparing Camden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Camden Almanac

Camden Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Camden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Camden residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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