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Kennebunkport

Maine · 1,276 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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Kennebunkport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,189. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 55% 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 $814,400. With a median age of 63.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,276
−7%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.1
+27%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9921K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kennebunkport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,189
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$124,898
+174%since 2000
from $45,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.614
+24%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$814,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+53%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,355)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other3.1%(40)
Diversity Score10%(128)
Diversity Score
10
+360%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.0 min
+164%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.4%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2017
from 98.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebunkport, Maine?

Kennebunkport, Maine has about 1,276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennebunkport, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunkport, Maine earns about $121,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennebunkport, Maine expensive?

In Kennebunkport, Maine, the median home is worth about $814,400.

How educated are people in Kennebunkport, Maine?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kennebunkport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennebunkport, Maine?

About 11.8% of people in Kennebunkport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennebunkport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennebunkport, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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