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Jackman, Maine, in Somerset county, is 135 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 229 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 718.
In Jackman, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Jackman live by themselves.
In 2000, Jackman had a median family income of $33,182.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Jackman ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in Jackman are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.
In Jackman, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Jackman are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.
Comparing Jackman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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