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Newcastle, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 44 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 139 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,748.
In Newcastle, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Newcastle had a median family income of $51,250. The typical family in Newcastle is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Newcastle. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Newcastle. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Newcastle favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Newcastle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Newcastle, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Newcastle -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Newcastle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Newcastle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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