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Southwest Harbor

Maine · 740 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 $30,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $342,000. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
740
+14%since 2019
from 647 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
549 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 480 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
−1%since 2019
from 53.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
494591688785882201020202024Southwest Harbor
2024566
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,577
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,646 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,626
−14%since 2019
from $32,184 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$342,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $327,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $413 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
45.3% rent
Afford Score
11.2
+42%since 2019
from 7.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(676)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(24)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(85)
Diversity Score
12
+1396%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−10%since 2019
from 9.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
54.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

Southwest Harbor, Maine has about 740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest Harbor, Maine earns about $30,577 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 $342,000, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Harbor, Maine?

About 49.6% 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 9.1% 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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