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Searsport

Maine · 1,218 residents · 4.351 sq mi
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Searsport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $363,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,218
+11%since 2000
from 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
280 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−12%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8909961K1K1K1990201020202024Searsport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,578
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,221
+66%since 2000
from $24,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−9%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$363,200
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,078)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,181)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score7.4%(91)
Diversity Score
7
+707%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% 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
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 34.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searsport, Maine?

Searsport, Maine has about 1,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searsport, Maine?

The typical household in Searsport, Maine earns about $92,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searsport, Maine expensive?

In Searsport, Maine, the median home is worth about $363,200, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Searsport, Maine?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Searsport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searsport, Maine?

About 19.9% of people in Searsport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searsport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Searsport, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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