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Topsham, Maine

Introduction to Topsham, Maine

Topsham, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 23 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 121 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 9,100 people lived in Topsham.

Topsham History

Topsham was previously known as Sawacook and was inhabited by the Pejepscot Abenaki Indians. The population of the tribe declined during from 1615 to 1616 due to a plague brought in by the Europeans. It was named after Topsham in Devon, England. The Massachusetts General Court incorporated it as a town in 1764. Pejepscot Falls provided the water power that was required for the operation of mills, industries and various factories.

Topsham and nearby Attractions

  • Topsham Fairgrounds
  • Topsham Historic District
  • Maine Maritime Museum
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Things To Do In Topsham

The Topsham Fairgrounds, Topsham Historic District and the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park are popular local recreational spots. A notable historic site that can be visited is the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. The Maine Maritime Museum is a must visit for all tourists. The city hosts the Topsham Fair every year in the month of August.

Topsham Transportation

Portland International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Topsham Higher Education

There are several higher education institutes that can be attended from Topsham, including the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta Saint Joseph’s College and the University of New England-University Campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyTopsham Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyTopsham Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Topsham Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Topsham Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Topsham Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Topsham Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Topsham Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Topsham College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Topsham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Topsham, ME

Comparing Topsham 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 Population73
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Children Under 5 Years Old59
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime97

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