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Orland, ME


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Orland, Maine

Orland, Maine, in Hancock county, is 98 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 192 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,134 residents.

The People and Families of Orland

In Orland, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orland had a median family income of $45,875.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Orland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Orland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Orland, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Orland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Orland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Orland, ME

Comparing Orland 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 Population87
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents35
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