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Trenton, ME


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Trenton, Maine

Trenton, Maine, in Hancock county, is 108 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 197 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,370.

The People and Families of Trenton

In Trenton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trenton had a median family income of $45,859. Interestingly, lots of people in Trenton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Trenton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Trenton Housing

Trenton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Trenton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Trenton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Trenton, ME

Comparing Trenton 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
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents22
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