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Vassalboro, ME


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Vassalboro, Maine

Vassalboro, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 62 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 161 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 4,047 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Vassalboro

In Vassalboro, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vassalboro had a median family income of $40,192.

Political Inclinations

Vassalboro folks tended to give their money ($3,450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Vassalboro Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vassalboro that were owner-occupied was 79%.

Commuting

In Vassalboro, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Vassalboro, ME

Comparing Vassalboro 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 Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone23
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