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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.
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.
In 2000, Knox had a median family income of $39,107. Home offices are common in Knox.
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.
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.
In Knox, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Knox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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