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Southwest Harbor

Maine · 566 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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Southwest Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $277,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

566
+1%since 2023
from 563 in 2023
2010 – 2024
420 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 418 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.4
−17%since 2023
from 58.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
494591688785882201020202024Southwest Harbor
2024566
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,958
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,518 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,841
+29%since 2023
from $26,970 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.544
+26%since 2023
from 0.431 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$277,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $407,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$924
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $903 in 2023
US average: $1,442
25.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
74.7% rent
53.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.2
−37%since 2023
from 12.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97%(546)
Black2.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score7.4%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(548)
Black2.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score7.8%(44)
8
+5%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 9.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
18.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

Southwest Harbor, Maine has about 566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

The typical household in Southwest Harbor, Maine earns about $33,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Harbor, Maine expensive?

In Southwest Harbor, Maine, the median home is worth about $277,100, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Harbor, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

About 15.1% of people in Southwest Harbor, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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