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Lubec, Maine, in Washington county, is 182 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 267 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,652 people in the town.
In Lubec, about 46% of adults are married. In Lubec, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Lubec has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Lubec had a median family income of $26,098. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Lubec.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($400) in Lubec. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 77% of housing in Lubec is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Lubec is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places.
In Lubec, 83% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Lubec to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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