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Kennebunk

Maine · 6,221 residents · 6.748 sq mi
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Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,169. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $452,800. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,221
+29%since 2000
from 4,804 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
922 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 847 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+23%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Kennebunk
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(222)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(295)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(386)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(284)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(122)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(730)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(589)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(650)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.4%(1,022)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.8%(1,108)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(538)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.4%(275)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,169
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,641
+87%since 2000
from $26,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−1%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,466
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+4%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kennebunk on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,710)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,656)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5%(309)
Asian1.9%(117)
Other2.1%(133)
Diversity Score
21
+295%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran3.3%(206)
Puerto Rican1.4%(90)
Mexican0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Filipino1.7%(104)
Chinese0.2%(13)
Ancestry
English22.1%(1,375)
Irish19.5%(1,216)
German12%(749)
Italian10.7%(663)
Scottish8.5%(531)
American5.7%(352)
French5.6%(347)
Arab1.6%(98)
Syrian1.6%(98)
Lebanese1.3%(81)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(74)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(74)
Greek1.1%(68)
Armenian0.9%(57)
Polish0.9%(57)
Dutch0.7%(46)
Hungarian0.7%(43)
Canadian0.6%(36)
Portuguese0.4%(24)
Swiss0.4%(22)
Lithuanian0.3%(19)
Czech0.3%(18)
Slovak0.2%(15)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
British0.2%(12)
Finnish0.2%(11)
Danish0.2%(10)
Russian0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(664)
Married53.6%(1,381)
Widowed3.5%(90)
Divorced17.2%(443)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(446)
Married53.1%(1,456)
Widowed11.4%(313)
Divorced19.2%(525)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebunk, Maine?

Kennebunk, Maine has about 6,221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunk, Maine earns about $95,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennebunk, Maine expensive?

In Kennebunk, Maine, the median home is worth about $452,800, and the typical rent is about $1,466 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebunk, Maine?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kennebunk, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennebunk, Maine?

About 11.2% of people in Kennebunk, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennebunk, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennebunk, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,960 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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