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Clifton, ME


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Clifton, Maine

Clifton, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 117 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 212 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Bangor metropolitan area. Clifton has a population of 743.

The People and Families of Clifton

In Clifton, about 62% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Clifton is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton had a median family income of $39,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clifton ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clifton Housing

About 86% of housing units in Clifton are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Clifton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Clifton, ME

Comparing Clifton 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 Population98
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone34
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