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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.
In Newport, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $37,104.
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.
An estimated 72% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.
In Newport, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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