Poland, ME

Poland, Maine

Poland, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 28 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 122 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Lewiston - Auburn area. There are 4,866 residents in Poland.

The People and Families of Poland

In Poland, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Poland, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poland had a median family income of $55,427. Most of the residents of Poland tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Poland is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Poland folks tended to give their money ($750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Poland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Poland that were owner-occupied was 89%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Poland, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Poland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Poland, ME

Comparing Poland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Poland Almanac

Poland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Poland Public Libraries

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Poland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Poland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Poland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Poland High Schools (2004)

POLAND REGIONAL H S
1457 MAINE STREET
207-998-5400
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 580 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Poland Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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