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Rome, ME


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Rome, Maine

Rome, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 66 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 165 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 980.

The People and Families of Rome

In Rome, about 65% of adults are married. Rome is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rome had a median family income of $46,635. To its credit, the people in Rome value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rome ($8,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Rome Housing

About 89% of housing units in Rome are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Rome tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Rome, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Rome Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Rome College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Rome Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rome, ME

Comparing Rome 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
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
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