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Boothbay Harbor

Maine · 1,086 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 $34,955. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $229,300. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,086
−12%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,281 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
+13%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7789111K1K1K1990201020202024Boothbay Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,955
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,201 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,124
+55%since 2000
from $18,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+56%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,204)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,041)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian1.3%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(75)
Diversity Score
7
+79%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

Boothbay Harbor, Maine has about 1,086 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boothbay Harbor, Maine earns about $34,955 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 $229,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Boothbay Harbor, Maine?

About 28.2% 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 7.7% 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 181 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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