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West Gardiner, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 46 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 144 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,902 residents.
In West Gardiner, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in West Gardiner are married.
In 2000, West Gardiner had a median family income of $48,056. More so than most places, the people in West Gardiner generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in West Gardiner are poor than in most places in Maine.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in West Gardiner.
According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in West Gardiner was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In West Gardiner, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Gardiner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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