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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Poland, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Poland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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