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Cushing, ME


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Cushing, Maine

Cushing, Maine, in Knox county, is 56 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 147 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,322.

The People and Families of Cushing

In Cushing, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Cushing compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cushing had a median family income of $43,929. In Cushing, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Cushing.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cushing gave more campaign money ($4,500) 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.

Cushing Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Cushing. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Cushing, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Cushing Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Cushing Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cushing, ME

Comparing Cushing 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 Population87
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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