China, Maine

China, Maine

China, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 67 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 165 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,106 people people live in China.

The People and Families of China

In China, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in China tend to contain married couples.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, China had a median family income of $42,768. China does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

China Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in China, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In China, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of China, ME

Comparing China 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

China Almanac

China Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

China Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, China, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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