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Kennebunkport

Maine · 1,238 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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Kennebunkport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,864. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 65% 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 $501,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,238
−10%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
415 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+4%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9921K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kennebunkport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,864
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,622
+4%since 2000
from $45,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$501,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.8
+79%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,215)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(40)
Diversity Score
3
+47%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebunkport, Maine?

Kennebunkport, Maine has about 1,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennebunkport, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunkport, Maine earns about $63,864 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 $501,000.

How educated are people in Kennebunkport, Maine?

About 64.5% 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 2.6% 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 193 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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