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.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.46% 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.
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.
Topsham is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.69% of adults in Topsham have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Topsham in 2022 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.