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Washington, Maine is 61 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 157 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Knox county. The population of the town is 1,345.
In Washington, about 58% of adults are married.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Washington.
In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $40,486. A sizable number of people in Washington work from home.
Among Washington political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Washington, approximately 89% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.
In Washington, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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