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Camden, Maine


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Camden, ME

Comparing Camden 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity18
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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