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Leeds, Maine is 44 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 142 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Androscoggin county. The town is part of the Lewiston - Auburn metro area. The population of Leeds is 2,001.
In Leeds, about 63% of adults are married. Leeds, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Leeds.
In 2000, Leeds had a median family income of $42,557.
Among Leeds political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Leeds, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.
In Leeds, 91% of commuters drive to work. Leeds offers good access to public transportation.
Comparing Leeds to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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