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Casco, ME


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Casco, Maine

Casco, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 27 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 117 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portland metropolitan area. Casco has a population of 3,469.

The People and Families of Casco

In Casco, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Casco had a median family income of $49,500. Casco is full of successful families and individuals.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Casco residents, with $1,950. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Casco Housing

In Casco, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Casco, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Casco Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Casco, ME

Comparing Casco 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
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone34

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