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Greenbush, Maine

Greenbush, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 126 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 223 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,421.

The People and Families of Greenbush

In Greenbush, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Greenbush people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Greenbush compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenbush had a median family income of $35,962.

Greenbush Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Greenbush. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Greenbush, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Greenbush, ME

Comparing Greenbush 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity36
Well-Paid Single Men21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home51
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11
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