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Whitefield, ME


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Whitefield, Maine

Whitefield, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 47 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 144 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,273 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Whitefield

In Whitefield, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Whitefield, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitefield had a median family income of $41,994.

Political Inclinations

Whitefield folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Whitefield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whitefield that were owner-occupied was 87%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Whitefield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Whitefield, ME

Comparing Whitefield 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 Population86
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone24
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