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Canton, ME


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Canton, Maine

Canton, Maine, in Oxford county, is 54 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 148 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,121.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $40,469.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Canton. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Canton, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Canton tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Canton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Canton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Canton, ME

Comparing Canton 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
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes57
People Living Alone57
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