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Lubec, ME


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Lubec, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Lubec

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Lubec Housing

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.

Commuting

In Lubec, 83% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lubec Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lubec Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lubec, ME

Comparing Lubec 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built21
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Governor Cobb between 1910 and 1930

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