Maine
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Overview
| Population: | 1,317,207 | | Pop. Change: | 4% | | State: | Maine | | Metro Area: | Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Bangor, ... 5 more | | County: | Cumberland, York, ... 16 more | | City: | Portland, Lewiston, ... 475 more | | Zip Code: | 04401, 04402, ... 491 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, Maine's population is 1,317,207 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.66 percent.
The median home cost in Maine is $150,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Maine's cost of living is 1.02% Lower than the U.S. average.
Maine public schools spend $6,797 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Maine.
The unemployment rate in Maine is 9.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Maine jobs have Decreased by 3.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Maine, ME, population is 1,317,207. There are 43 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Maine, ME
The median age is 40.4. The US median is 37.6. 57.35% of people in Maine, ME, are married. 11.37% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.33 people. 21.62% of people are married, with children. 8.50% have children, but are single.
Race in Maine, ME
97.00% of people are white, 0.63% are black, 0.91% are asian, 0.55% are native american, and 1.32% claim 'Other'.
0.85% of the people in Maine, ME, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 99.15% are non-hispanic).
Maine People SperlingViews
Too cold: It's too cold where I live. Looking for a warmer climate with... (read more)weather: I love the summer and fall in Maine. ... (read more)All 4 Seasons!: Having four seasons is what I like best about the state of Maine. In addition, there aren't many other places where you can experience a variety of landscapes - from... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
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Health
There are 191 physicians per 100,000 population in Maine, ME. The US average is 170.
Maine, ME Health Index
Air quality in Maine, ME is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Maine, ME is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 63 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Health INsurance in Maine: If people knew how difficult it is to obtain affordable health care insurance in Maine, no one would live... (read more)Maine: I was born & raised in Maine. My husband as well. We have lived here, married, for the past 17 years. Maine is a beautiful state, with 5 seasons. Mud season, being the... (read more)Writers and Artists: Maine is for writers and artists. Foggy beaches, vivid mountains, and room to get lost and found. Independent. Unique. Rugged.... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Maine, ME, is 9.10%, with job growth of -3.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.90%.
Maine, ME Taxes
Maine, ME,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 8.38%.
Maine, ME Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,947, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,606.
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 8.38% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,947 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,606 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.19% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.98% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.96% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.49% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.16% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.18% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.60% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.42% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.77% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.27% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.83% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.76% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.27% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.83% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.64% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.35% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.33% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Maine, ME, is $150,400. Home appreciation is -5.90% over the last year. The median age of Maine, ME, real estate is 34 years.
Maine, ME Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 22.21% of the Maine, ME, population. 20.62% of houses and apartments in Maine, ME, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $150,400 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 57.10% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 20.62% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 22.21% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.80 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.06% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.87% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.14% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.57% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.78% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.91% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.51% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 16.64% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.02% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.22% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.12% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.62% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.06% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.15% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.52% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.97% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.85% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.58% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.94% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.12% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 26.81% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Maine, ME, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 1. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Maine, ME, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Maine, ME, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 74 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 127.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Maine, ME. The July high is around 79 degrees. The January low is 8. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 57 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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weather: I love the summer and fall in Maine. ... (read more)All 4 Seasons!: Having four seasons is what I like best about the state of Maine. In addition, there aren't many other places where you can experience a variety of landscapes - from... (read more)Too cold: It's too cold where I live. Looking for a warmer climate with... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
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Education
Maine, ME, schools spend $6,797 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 377 students per librarian, and 395 children per counselor in Maine, ME schools.
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Maine: I was born & raised in Maine. My husband as well. We have lived here, married, for the past 17 years. Maine is a beautiful state, with 5 seasons. Mud season, being the... (read more)Writers and Artists: Maine is for writers and artists. Foggy beaches, vivid mountains, and room to get lost and found. Independent. Unique. Rugged.... (read more)The way life should be? Not too sure: Maine is the way life should be, or that's the motto at least. If you want to live in a beautiful wide open place that still has some small scale things to do, raise a... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Maine, ME, takes 25 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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weather: I love the summer and fall in Maine. ... (read more)All 4 Seasons!: Having four seasons is what I like best about the state of Maine. In addition, there aren't many other places where you can experience a variety of landscapes - from... (read more)Too cold: It's too cold where I live. Looking for a warmer climate with... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Maine, ME is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Maine, ME is more expensive.
Overall, Maine, ME cost of living is 98.98.
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Religion
36.31% of the people in Maine, ME are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 22.19% are Catholic; 8.16% are Protestant; 0.62% are LDS; 4.58% are another Christian faith; 0.65% in Maine, ME are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.06% affilitates with Islam.
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Maine: I was born & raised in Maine. My husband as well. We have lived here, married, for the past 17 years. Maine is a beautiful state, with 5 seasons. Mud season, being the... (read more)Writers and Artists: Maine is for writers and artists. Foggy beaches, vivid mountains, and room to get lost and found. Independent. Unique. Rugged.... (read more)The way life should be? Not too sure: Maine is the way life should be, or that's the motto at least. If you want to live in a beautiful wide open place that still has some small scale things to do, raise a... (read more)Have an opinion about Maine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Maine Click Here
| Percent Religious | 36.31% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 22.19% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 8.16% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.62% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.75% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.24% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.93% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.74% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.58% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.65% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.06% | 0.54% |
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Voting
53.49% of the people in Maine, ME are registered as Democrats. 44.66% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.85%.
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