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New Sweden, ME


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New Sweden, Maine

New Sweden, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 249 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 348 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 621 residents.

The People and Families of New Sweden

In New Sweden, about 62% of adults are married.

The people of New Sweden are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Sweden had a median family income of $42,563. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Sweden.

New Sweden Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in New Sweden was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in New Sweden.

Commuting

In New Sweden, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNew Sweden Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNew Sweden Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Sweden College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New Sweden, ME

Comparing New Sweden 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 Population99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men22
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built21
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