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Hampden, ME


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Hampden, Maine

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Introduction to Hampden, Maine

Hampden, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 102 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 199 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Bangor metropolitan area. Hampden has a population of 6,327.

Hampden History

The original settler of the town was Benjamin Wheeler. Hampden was incorporated in the year 1794. It was named in honor of the English patriot John Hampden. In the War of 1812, around 400 local militia unsuccessfully tried to hold off a British regulars force at this town.

Hampden and nearby Attractions

  • Dorothea Dix Park
  • Northern Outdoor Whitewater Rafting
  • Maine Discovery Museum
  • Hamlin’s Marina

Things To Do In Hampden

One can visit Hamlin’s Marina and enjoy boat shows here. Acadia National Park, Dorothea Dix Park, and the Creative Playground are all popular local spots. The Maine Discovery Museum is worth visiting.

Hampden Transportation

Bangor International Airport is the nearest airport.

Hampden Higher Education

The University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington and Saint Joseph’s College are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHampden Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHampden Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHampden Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHampden People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hampden Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Hampden Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Hampden College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hampden, ME

Comparing Hampden 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 Population85
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime86

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