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Stetson, ME


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Stetson, Maine

Stetson, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 101 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 199 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 981.

The People and Families of Stetson

In Stetson, about 64% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Stetson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stetson had a median family income of $32,337.

Stetson Housing

In Stetson, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Stetson, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Stetson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Stetson, ME

Comparing Stetson 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone23
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