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%). A relatively large number of people in Casco telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.33% 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. Another notable thing is that Casco is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Casco’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much 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. One downside of living in Casco, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 36.30 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small town, Casco doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Casco is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 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.
