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Southwest Harbor

Maine · 720 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 $30,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $494,600. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
+15%vs 2011
vs 628 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 466 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 45.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
494591688785882201020202024Southwest Harbor
2024566
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,545
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,179 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,448
−6%vs 2011
vs $30,345 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.609 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $386,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $346 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−29.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
38.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
16.2
+6%vs 2011
vs 15.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(38)
Diversity Score14.2%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(695)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other4.8%(35)
Diversity Score15.2%(110)
Diversity Score
15
+7%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+15%vs 2011
vs 10.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.2%
−19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
Female
60.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.8% in 2011
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

Southwest Harbor, Maine has about 720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest Harbor, Maine earns about $30,545 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 $494,600, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

About 32.1% 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 24.0% of people in Southwest Harbor, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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