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Owls Head, Maine, in Knox county, is 66 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 156 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 1,601 people people live in Owls Head.
In Owls Head, about 62% of adults are married.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Owls Head nicely.
In 2000, Owls Head had a median family income of $49,231. Overall, families in Owls Head are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. It turns out that people in Owls Head tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the town are able to work from their homes. It turns out that Owls Head is home to a lot of successful single people.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,250) in Owls Head than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Owls Head, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Owls Head, 88% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation. Commuters in Owls Head enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Owls Head strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Owls Head to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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