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Sumner, ME


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Sumner, Maine

Sumner, Maine, in Oxford county, is 51 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 144 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 854.

The People and Families of Sumner

In Sumner, about 62% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Sumner.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumner had a median family income of $41,786.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sumner residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sumner Housing

In Sumner, 90% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Sumner, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Sumner, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sumner Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sumner, ME

Comparing Sumner 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 Population86
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone11
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