Portland, Maine 
Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a 2004 population of 63,882. Portland is Maine's cultural, social and economic capital. Tourists are drawn to Portland's historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor, which is at the mouth of the Fore River and part of Casco Bay. Portland Head Light in nearby Cape Elizabeth is also a popular tourist draw. The city seal depicts a phoenix rising out of ashes, which goes with its motto, "Resurgam," Latin for "I will rise again", in reference to Portland's recoveries from four devastating fires. The city of Portland, Oregon was named for Portland, Maine. The Portland Public School District is the largest school system in Maine. The city is also the county seat of Cumberland County.
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| Portland | ME | U.S. | |
| Population | 64,249 | 1,274,923 | 281,421,906 |
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.6 | 35.3 |
| Male Median age | 34.3 | 37.6 | 34 |
| Female Median age | 37.1 | 39.6 | 36.5 |
| Households | 29,714 | 518,200 | 105,480,101 |
| Household population | 61,806 | 1,240,011 | 273,643,273 |
| Average household size | 2.08 | 2.39 | 2.59 |
| Families | 13,547 | 340,685 | 71,787,347 |
| Average family size | 2.89 | 2.9 | 3.14 |
| Housing units | 31,862 | 651,901 | 115,904,641 |
| Occupied units | 29,714 | 518,200 | 105,480,101 |
| Vacant units | 2,148 | 133,701 | 10,424,540 |
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— Edward A.
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— Donna M.
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— Ronnie K.
These are actual success stories obtained from routine feedback from relocating home buyers who requested assistance from our program. We have removed the last names of the relocation counselors and their company names and the names of the individuals providing the information. This has been done for the purpose of confidentiality.