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Franklin, Maine, in Hancock county, is 119 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 209 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,370 people in the town.
In Franklin, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $38,594. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Franklin.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 79% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Franklin contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Franklin, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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