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Palermo, ME


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Palermo, Maine

Palermo, Maine is 64 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 162 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Waldo county. The town is part of the Bangor metro area. The population of Palermo is 1,220.

The People and Families of Palermo

In Palermo, about 66% of adults are married. Palermo, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palermo had a median family income of $37,431.

Political Inclinations

Among Palermo political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Palermo Housing

Of the housing in Palermo, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Palermo.

Commuting

In Palermo, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Palermo, ME

Comparing Palermo 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 Population99
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity24
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes57
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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