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Shapleigh, Maine, in York county, is 30 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 82 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,326.
In Shapleigh, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of Shapleigh people are married off.
You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.
In 2000, Shapleigh had a median family income of $45,591. Shapleigh has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the town than most places.
Residents of Shapleigh gave more campaign money ($1,308) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 89% of the housing units in Shapleigh. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Shapleigh is relatively low.
In Shapleigh, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.
Comparing Shapleigh to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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