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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.
In Wayne, about 66% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Wayne compared to most places.
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.
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.
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.
In Wayne, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Wayne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Wayne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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