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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.
In Southport, about 68% of adults are married.
Southport boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
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 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 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.
In Southport, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Southport -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Southport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Southport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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