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Parsonsfield, ME


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Parsonsfield, Maine

Parsonsfield, Maine, in York county, is 34 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 94 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,584 people lived in Parsonsfield.

The People and Families of Parsonsfield

In Parsonsfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Parsonsfield is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parsonsfield had a median family income of $36,016. In Parsonsfield, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Parsonsfield residents donated more money ($675) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Parsonsfield Housing

An estimated 81% of living spaces in Parsonsfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Parsonsfield, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Parsonsfield, ME

Comparing Parsonsfield 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 Population97
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Racial Diversity35
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
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