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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kennebunk

Maine · 4,261 residents · 6.748 sq mi
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Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,184. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $147,700. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,261
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,804 in 2000
1990 – 2024
631 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 44.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Kennebunk
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,184
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,015 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,021
−25%vs 2000
vs $26,562 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$566
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $641 in 2000
US average: $450
71.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
4.0
+36%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,710)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(113)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(225)
5
+125%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kennebunk, Maine?

Kennebunk, Maine has about 4,261 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunk, Maine earns about $37,184 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 $147,700, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebunk, Maine?

About 36.7% 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 6.5% of people in Kennebunk, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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