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Washington, ME


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Washington, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 58% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Washington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $40,486. A sizable number of people in Washington work from home.

Political Inclinations

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.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 89% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Washington, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Washington, ME

Comparing Washington 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 Population109
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents22
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