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Damariscotta, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 44 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 139 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,041.
In Damariscotta, about 53% of adults are married. Damariscotta offers a lot of one-person housing.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Damariscotta if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Damariscotta had a median family income of $47,105. Damariscotta enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Damariscotta gave more campaign money ($8,050) 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.
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Damariscotta. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Damariscotta is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Damariscotta, 88% of commuters drive to work. Damariscotta is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Damariscotta, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Damariscotta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Damariscotta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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