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F O C U S L E W I S TO N / AU B U R N / W E S T E R N M A I N E
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At Maine Credit Unions, belonging means more
than just having a place to bank. It means
being seen, supported, and empowered by
people who know your name, understand your
goals, and care about your future. Whether
you're building a life, a family, or a business,
we're here to help you grow with honest
guidance, convenient financial solutions, and a
commitment to your community.
For the Mainebiz focus on central and western Maine,
feature stories look at Lewiston, Auburn and Bethel.
Here's an overview of those municipalities as well as
a comparison to Maine as a whole.
S O U R C E : U.S. Census
POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
MEDIAN VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
Lewiston: 38,772 Auburn: 25,200 Bethel: 2,504 Maine: 1,338,563
HOUSEHOLDS WITH BROADBAND
$56,558 $56,558
$66,552 $66,552
$56,875 $56,875
$71,773 $71,773
$214,200 $214,200
$254,600 $254,600
$192,300 $192,300
$266,400 $266,400
Lewiston
Auburn
Bethel
Maine
Lewiston
Auburn
Bethel
Maine
Lewiston
85.6%
Auburn
88.5%
Bethel
85.6%
Maine
88.9%
