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Stonington, Maine, in Hancock county, is 86 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 173 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,152 people in the town.
In Stonington, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Stonington had a median family income of $34,375. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Stonington.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($800) in Stonington. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 79% of housing in Stonington is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Stonington, 78% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Stonington. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Stonington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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