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Sedgwick, ME


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Sedgwick, Maine

Sedgwick, Maine, in Hancock county, is 92 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 182 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 1,102 people people live in Sedgwick.

The People and Families of Sedgwick

In Sedgwick, about 63% of adults are married.

Sedgwick is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sedgwick had a median family income of $40,547. It turns out that people in Sedgwick tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the town are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($6,500) in Sedgwick than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Sedgwick Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Sedgwick, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Sedgwick, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sedgwick College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Sedgwick Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sedgwick Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sedgwick, ME

Comparing Sedgwick 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
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents45
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