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Parkman, ME


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Parkman, Maine

Parkman, Maine, in Piscataquis county, is 109 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 208 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 811.

The People and Families of Parkman

In Parkman, about 65% of adults are married. Parkman is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parkman had a median family income of $32,000.

Parkman Housing

About 89% of housing units in Parkman are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Parkman benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.

Commuting

In Parkman, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Parkman Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Parkman Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Parkman, ME

Comparing Parkman 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 Population1010
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home41
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents22
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