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South Thomaston, ME


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South Thomaston, Maine

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.

The People and Families of South Thomaston

In South Thomaston, about 66% of adults are married. South Thomaston is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

South Thomaston Housing

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.

Commuting

In South Thomaston, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%South Thomaston Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%South Thomaston Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%South Thomaston Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%South Thomaston People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of South Thomaston, ME

Comparing South Thomaston 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 Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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