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Woolwich, Maine

Woolwich, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 28 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,810 residents.

The People and Families of Woolwich

In Woolwich, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Woolwich are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woolwich had a median family income of $47,984. More so than most places, the people in Woolwich generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Woolwich are poor than in most places in Maine. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woolwich. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Woolwich Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Woolwich was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Woolwich, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Woolwich Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Woolwich College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Woolwich Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Woolwich, ME

Comparing Woolwich 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 Population109
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22
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