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Winslow, ME


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Winslow, Maine

Winslow, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 68 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 167 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 7,743 people in the town.

The People and Families of Winslow

In Winslow, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winslow had a median family income of $46,725. Winslow has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Winslow. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Winslow Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Winslow is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winslow, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Winslow Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Winslow Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Winslow Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Winslow Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Winslow People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Winslow Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Winslow, ME

Comparing Winslow 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 Population97
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old14
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime75

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