Casco is a very small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 3,680 people and two associated neighborhoods, Casco is the 121st largest community in Maine. Casco real estate is some of the most expensive in Maine, although Casco house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Casco is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Casco is a town of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Casco who work in maintenance occupations (13.70%), management occupations (12.21%), and office and administrative support (10.65%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 21.33% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. Another notable thing is that Casco is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. 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, Casco is worth considering. In Casco, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 36.30 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Casco is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Casco are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 36.53% of adults in Casco have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Casco in 2022 was $42,239, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $168,956 for a family of four. However, Casco contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Casco is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Casco home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Casco residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Casco include English, Irish, Italian, French, and German. The most common language spoken in Casco is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.
