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Vinalhaven, Maine, in Knox county, is 75 miles E of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 162 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,235 people in the town.
In Vinalhaven, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Vinalhaven had a median family income of $42,917.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Vinalhaven. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 75% of housing in Vinalhaven is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Vinalhaven than you'll find in other towns.
In Vinalhaven, 82% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Vinalhaven than other towns.
Comparing Vinalhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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