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South Thomaston, Maine, in Knox county, is 62 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 152 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,416.
In South Thomaston, about 66% of adults are married. South Thomaston is considered a town for married couples and families.
In 2000, South Thomaston had a median family income of $50,294. South Thomaston is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 83% of housing units in South Thomaston are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In South Thomaston, 90% of commuters drive to work.
South Thomaston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 13% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing South Thomaston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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