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Winthrop, Maine

Introduction to Winthrop, Maine

Winthrop, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 46 miles N of Portland, Maine and 145 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,232.

Winthrop History

Winthrop was previously known as Pondtown for its ponds and lakes. It was settled in 1765 by Timothy Foster. The town was incorporated as Winthrop in 1771 by the Massachusetts General Court. It was named in honor of John Winthrop, the first colonial governor of Massachusetts. The town became famous for its cattle and orchards. A sawmill was built in 1768, and a windmill soon followed.

Winthrop and nearby Attractions

  • Monmouth Museum
  • Maine State Museum
  • Peacock Beach State Park
  • Springbrook Golf Club

Things To Do In Winthrop

One can visit the Maine State Museum and the Monmouth Museum to learn more about the area’s history. The Peacock Beach State Park is an ideal place to spend a family day trip. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Springbrook Golf Club. The Maranacook Lake is also a popular local spot.

Winthrop Transportation

Bangor International Airport is nearby.

Winthrop Higher Education

Higher education institutes near Winthrop include the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of Southern Maine.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Winthrop Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Winthrop Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Winthrop College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Winthrop, ME

Comparing Winthrop 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 Population108
Male Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime85

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