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Hiram, Maine

Hiram, Maine, in Oxford county, is 31 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 106 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,423 residents.

The People and Families of Hiram

In Hiram, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hiram had a median family income of $36,964. Home-based work is more common in Hiram than in most places.

Hiram Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Hiram was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hiram, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Hiram, ME

Comparing Hiram 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 Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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