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Lisbon, ME


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Lisbon, Maine

Lisbon, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 26 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Lisbon contains a population of approximately 9,077.

The People and Families of Lisbon

In Lisbon, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisbon had a median family income of $42,614.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lisbon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lisbon Housing

Lisbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Lisbon, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lisbon Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lisbon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lisbon, ME

Comparing Lisbon 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 Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Age of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population36
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime85

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