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Southport, Maine

Southport, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 32 miles E of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 124 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 684.

The People and Families of Southport

In Southport, about 68% of adults are married.

Southport boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southport had a median family income of $52,750. The typical family in Southport is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Southport. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Southport.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Southport favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Southport Housing

Southport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Southport, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Southport -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySouthport Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySouthport Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Southport College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Southport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Southport Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Southport People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Southport Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Southport, ME

Comparing Southport 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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