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Ellsworth, Maine


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Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth, Maine, in Hancock county, is 109 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 201 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,456 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Ellsworth

In Ellsworth, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellsworth had a median family income of $41,884.

Political Inclinations

Ellsworth folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Ellsworth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ellsworth that were owner-occupied was 68%.

Commuting

In Ellsworth, 87% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ellsworth Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ellsworth, ME

Comparing Ellsworth 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 Population97
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Property Taxes64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime21

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