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Monroe, ME


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Monroe, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Monroe

In Monroe, about 60% of adults are married.

Monroe is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Monroe Housing

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.

Commuting

In Monroe, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Monroe College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Monroe, ME

Comparing Monroe 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 Population98
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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