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Union, Maine

Union, Maine is 61 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 156 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Knox county. The population of the town is 2,209.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $41,050. A sizable number of people in Union work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Union political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Union, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Union, ME

Comparing Union 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 Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone23
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