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Denmark, ME


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Denmark, Maine

Denmark, Maine, in Oxford county, is 34 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 112 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,004 people lived in Denmark.

The People and Families of Denmark

In Denmark, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denmark had a median family income of $47,969. Many people in Denmark make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Maine.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Denmark.

Denmark Housing

An estimated 88% of living spaces in Denmark are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Denmark, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Denmark Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Denmark College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Denmark Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Denmark, ME

Comparing Denmark 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
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population63
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population58
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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