Table 2.
Demographic Characteristics of Survey Respondents (N=525) and Population in 13 towns of Kennebec County, Maine, in 2013 and 2010, respectively.
| Demographic Characteristic | Sample (N=525) | Populationa |
|---|---|---|
| Median Age (years)b | 55 | 50 |
| Sex Ratio (M/F) | 54% / 46% | 49.4% / 50.6% |
| Homeownership (%Owners/%Renters) | 92.5% / 7.5%c | 85% / 14.4% |
| Median education | Technical/Community Colleged | Associate’s degree |
| Median income | $40,000 – 59,000e | $54,883 |
| Households with children <18 Years Old | 28.1% | 31.7% |
b
Survey respondents were required to be at least 18 years old; for population median age is only of those 18.≥25th and 75th percentile ages for sample are 47 and 65, respectively.
c
Rental units are more prevalent within the bounds of public water supply systems than private well households
d
25th and 75th percentile education levels for sample are high school/GED and bachelor’s degree, respectively.
e
18% of respondents chose not to report income. 25th and 75th percentile income levels for sample are $20,000–39,000 and $60,000–79,000, respectively.