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Winterport, Maine, in Waldo county, is 97 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 192 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bangor metropolitan area. Winterport contains a population of approximately 3,602.
In Winterport, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Winterport, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, Winterport had a median family income of $50,041. The typical family in Winterport is better off than most in Maine. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Winterport favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Winterport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.
In Winterport, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Winterport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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