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Old Town, Maine is 118 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 215 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Penobscot county. The city is part of the Bangor metro area. The population of Old Town is 8,130.
In Old Town, about 47% of adults are married.
In 2000, Old Town had a median family income of $40,589.
Among Old Town political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Old Town, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.
In Old Town, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Old Town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Old Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Old Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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