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Newport, Maine

Newport, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 94 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 193 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Bangor metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,017 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $37,104.

Political Inclinations

Newport residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Newport Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Newport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Newport, ME

Comparing Newport 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 Population64
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old59
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime21
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