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Monroe, Maine, in Waldo county, is 90 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 186 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 882 people lived in Monroe.
In Monroe, about 60% of adults are married.
Monroe is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $39,375. Significantly, more adults in Monroe have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Maine. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.
Monroe residents donated more money ($1,900) to Ralph Nader than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Independent party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 90% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.
In Monroe, 86% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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