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Lebanon, ME


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Lebanon, Maine

Lebanon, Maine, in York county, is 35 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 72 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 5,083 people people live in Lebanon.

The People and Families of Lebanon

In Lebanon, about 62% of adults are married.

Lebanon is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lebanon had a median family income of $41,713.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,500) in Lebanon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Lebanon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lebanon, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Lebanon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lebanon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, ME

Comparing Lebanon 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 Population98
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men34
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work24
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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