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Dayton, Maine, in York county, is 16 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 82 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,805.
In Dayton, about 70% of adults are married. Dayton is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Dayton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $57,692. Dayton is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Dayton finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
About 87% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Dayton, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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