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Georgetown, ME


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Georgetown, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Georgetown

In Georgetown, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Georgetown Housing

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.

Commuting

In Georgetown, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGeorgetown Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGeorgetown Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Georgetown College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Georgetown Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Georgetown Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Georgetown Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Georgetown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Georgetown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Georgetown, ME

Comparing Georgetown 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents33
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