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Jonesboro, ME


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Jonesboro, Maine

Jonesboro, Maine, in Washington county, is 150 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 236 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 594 people in the town.

The People and Families of Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, about 66% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Jonesboro than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $36,458.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Jonesboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Jonesboro is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Jonesboro Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jonesboro Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 19%Jonesboro Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, ME

Comparing Jonesboro 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 Population97
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity23

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home62

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone47
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