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CITY · 2010 ACS

Kennebunk

Maine · 5,214 residents · 6.748 sq mi
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Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,214
+9%since 2000
from 4,804 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
51.9
+17%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Kennebunk
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53.8%(199)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.8%(249)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.6%(293)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.8%(249)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.1%(162)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.2%(374)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.8%(563)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.5%(758)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.3%(901)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7412.4%(646)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.7%(455)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over7%(365)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,843
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,254
+36%since 2000
from $26,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−2%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,016)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other1.3%(70)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English26.4%(1,377)
Irish26.2%(1,365)
German10.4%(543)
French8.9%(466)
Scottish8%(415)
Italian7.4%(385)
Scotch-Irish6.6%(342)
American4.6%(242)
Polish4.4%(232)
Swedish2.7%(140)
Canadian1.9%(101)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
British1.9%(100)
Greek1.8%(93)
Norwegian1.3%(70)
Dutch0.9%(47)
Austrian0.8%(41)
Portuguese0.7%(36)
Russian0.6%(32)
Czech0.5%(28)
Arab0.5%(27)
Welsh0.5%(25)
Hungarian0.3%(18)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Lebanese0.3%(16)
Croatian0.3%(16)
Lithuanian0.3%(16)
Armenian0.3%(14)
Syrian0.2%(11)
Belgian0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunk, Maine earns about $62,843 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 $280,000, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebunk, Maine?

About 46.5% 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 1.9% 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 953 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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