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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boothbay Harbor

Maine · 1,237 residents · 0.848 sq mi
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Boothbay Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,201. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $131,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,237
−2%since 1990
from 1,267 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,459 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+11%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7789111K1K1K1990201020202024Boothbay Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,201
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,133
+29%since 1990
from $14,093 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$581
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $455 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
36.9% rent
4.2
+5%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,204)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.8%(10)
Diversity Score3.8%(48)
4
−10%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

Boothbay Harbor, Maine has about 1,237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

The typical household in Boothbay Harbor, Maine earns about $31,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boothbay Harbor, Maine expensive?

In Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Boothbay Harbor, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

About 13.7% of people in Boothbay Harbor, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boothbay Harbor, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Boothbay Harbor, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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