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Topsham, ME
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Living in Topsham



Topsham is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 9,741 people and two associated neighborhoods, Topsham is the 25th largest community in Maine.

A relatively large number of people in Topsham telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.46% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Topsham is worth considering.

The citizens of Topsham are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.69% of adults in Topsham have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Topsham in 2018 was $43,270, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $173,080 for a family of four. However, Topsham contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Topsham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Topsham residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Topsham include Irish, English, French, German, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Topsham is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.