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Searsport

Maine · 999 residents · 4.351 sq mi
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Searsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,523. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,600. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
−9%since 2000
from 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+15%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8909961K1K1K1990201020202024Searsport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,523
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,326
+30%since 2000
from $24,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+63%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(927)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other2.2%(22)
Diversity Score10.8%(108)
Diversity Score
11
+1068%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searsport, Maine?

Searsport, Maine has about 999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searsport, Maine?

The typical household in Searsport, Maine earns about $38,523 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 $215,600, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Searsport, Maine?

About 17.2% 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 8.6% of people in Searsport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searsport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Searsport, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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