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Oakland, ME


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Oakland, Maine

Oakland, Maine is 66 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 165 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Kennebec county. The population of the town is 5,959.

The People and Families of Oakland

In Oakland, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland had a median family income of $43,654.

Political Inclinations

Among Oakland political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Oakland Housing

Of the housing in Oakland, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oakland, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Oakland, ME

Comparing Oakland 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 Population85
Age of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime75

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