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Knox, ME


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Knox, Maine

Knox, Maine, in Waldo county, is 80 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 178 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 747.

The People and Families of Knox

In Knox, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Knox.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knox had a median family income of $39,107. Home offices are common in Knox.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Knox residents, with $27. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Knox Housing

In Knox, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Residential property taxes remain low i Knox.

Commuting

In Knox, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Knox Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Knox, ME

Comparing Knox 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 Population52
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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