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Wayne, ME


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Wayne, Maine

Wayne, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 48 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 146 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,112.

The People and Families of Wayne

In Wayne, about 66% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Wayne compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayne had a median family income of $54,632. People in Wayne generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Wayne than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wayne gave more campaign money ($2,650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wayne Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Wayne. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Wayne, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWayne College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wayne Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wayne Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Wayne Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wayne People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wayne Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Wayne, ME

Comparing Wayne 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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