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Litchfield, ME


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Litchfield, Maine

Litchfield, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 37 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 136 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 3,110 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Litchfield

In Litchfield, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Litchfield had a median family income of $42,220.

Political Inclinations

Litchfield folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Litchfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Litchfield that were owner-occupied was 89%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Litchfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Litchfield, ME

Comparing Litchfield 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 Population87
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22

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