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Pownal, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 16 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Portland area. There are 1,491 residents in Pownal.
In Pownal, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Pownal, they might picture couples and families, not singles.
In 2000, Pownal had a median family income of $60,000. Most of the residents of Pownal tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Pownal is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Pownal prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.
Pownal folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pownal that were owner-occupied was 92%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Pownal, 88% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Pownal use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
Pownal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Pownal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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