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Waterboro, ME


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Waterboro, Maine

Waterboro, Maine, in York county, is 24 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 83 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 6,214 people people live in Waterboro.

The People and Families of Waterboro

In Waterboro, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Waterboro tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Waterboro spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterboro had a median family income of $46,667. Waterboro does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Waterboro than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Waterboro Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Waterboro, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Waterboro, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Waterboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Waterboro Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Waterboro, ME

Comparing Waterboro 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men35
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work24
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14

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