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West Kennebunk

Maine · 1,395 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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West Kennebunk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $554,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,395
+72%since 2000
from 809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
401 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7509261K1K1K2000201020202024West Kennebunk
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,167
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,446
+159%since 2000
from $17,922 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+12%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$554,100
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,602
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+48.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(782)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(26)
Other4.7%(66)
Diversity Score15.6%(218)
Diversity Score
16
+182%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+103%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Kennebunk, Maine?

West Kennebunk, Maine has about 1,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical household in West Kennebunk, Maine earns about $124,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Kennebunk, Maine expensive?

In West Kennebunk, Maine, the median home is worth about $554,100, and the typical rent is about $1,602 a month.

How educated are people in West Kennebunk, Maine?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Kennebunk, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Kennebunk, Maine?

About 7.1% of people in West Kennebunk, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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