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Patten, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 184 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 283 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Bangor metropolitan area. Patten has a population of 1,111.
In Patten, about 60% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Patten compared to most places.
In 2000, Patten had a median family income of $35,000.
Residents of Patten gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Patten. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Patten?
In Patten, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Patten to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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