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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kennebunk

Maine · 4,804 residents · 6.748 sq mi
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The short version

Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,015. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $143,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,804
+13%since 1990
from 4,261 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.2
+15%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Kennebunk
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.3%(206)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.2%(298)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(356)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.1%(295)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.7%(129)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.3%(445)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.2%(729)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.8%(759)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.9%(522)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.8%(421)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.9%(429)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.5%(215)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,015
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,562
+33%since 1990
from $20,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $566 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
28.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(67)
Asian0.6%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,710)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(23)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
42.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(405)
Married65.1%(1,168)
Widowed4.8%(86)
Divorced7.6%(136)
Women 15+
Never married15%(331)
Married52%(1,152)
Widowed19%(421)
Divorced14%(310)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebunk, Maine?

Kennebunk, Maine has about 4,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunk, Maine earns about $49,015 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 $143,400, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebunk, Maine?

About 42.2% 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 5.4% 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 543 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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