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Turner, ME


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Turner, Maine

Turner, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 41 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 137 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Turner has a population of 4,972.

The People and Families of Turner

In Turner, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Turner. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Turner had a median family income of $52,241. Turner is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Turner isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Turner residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Turner Housing

In Turner, 82% 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. Turner has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Turner, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Turner Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Turner Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Turner People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Turner Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Turner, ME

Comparing Turner 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
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone11

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