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New Sharon, Maine, in Franklin county, is 68 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 166 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,297 residents.
In New Sharon, about 62% of adults are married.
The people of New Sharon are more likely male than female.
In 2000, New Sharon had a median family income of $37,171. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Sharon. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Sharon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in New Sharon was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In New Sharon, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing New Sharon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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