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Kennebunkport

Maine · 1,264 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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Kennebunkport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $377,800. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
−8%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
424 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.7
+18%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9921K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kennebunkport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,027
−4%since 2000
from $45,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,209)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other2.3%(29)
Diversity Score10.5%(132)
Diversity Score
10
+380%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebunkport, Maine?

Kennebunkport, Maine has about 1,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennebunkport, Maine?

The typical household in Kennebunkport, Maine earns about $81,000 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 $377,800, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebunkport, Maine?

About 46.7% 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 14.5% 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 219 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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