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Sherman, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 177 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 276 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 937.
In Sherman, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Sherman, at least compared to other towns of its size.
Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Sherman had a median family income of $32,500.
Sherman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Maine. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Sherman the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Sherman, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sherman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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