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Skowhegan, ME


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Skowhegan, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine, in Somerset county, is 80 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 179 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 8,824 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Skowhegan

In Skowhegan, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Skowhegan had a median family income of $35,880.

Political Inclinations

Skowhegan folks tended to give their money ($2,550) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Skowhegan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Skowhegan that were owner-occupied was 66%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Skowhegan has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Skowhegan, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Skowhegan Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Skowhegan Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Skowhegan Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Skowhegan Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Skowhegan, ME

Comparing Skowhegan 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 Population85
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men24
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home94
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime31

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