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Georgetown, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 27 miles E of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 120 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,020.
In Georgetown, about 63% of adults are married.
In 2000, Georgetown had a median family income of $58,438. Georgetown is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Georgetown isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Georgetown, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Georgetown residents, with $4,450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Georgetown, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Georgetown may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Georgetown, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Georgetown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Georgetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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