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Wales, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 32 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 130 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Wales has a population of 1,322.
In Wales, about 62% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Wales. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wales.
In 2000, Wales had a median family income of $47,880.
In Wales, 90% 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. Wales has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Wales, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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