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Wilton, ME


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Wilton, Maine

Wilton, Maine, in Franklin county, is 64 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 160 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 4,123.

The People and Families of Wilton

In Wilton, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilton had a median family income of $42,679. Interestingly, lots of people in Wilton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wilton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Wilton Housing

Wilton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wilton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWilton Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Wilton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wilton, ME

Comparing Wilton 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
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66

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