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West Kennebunk

Maine · 1,176 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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West Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,444. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,176
+45%since 2000
from 809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
338 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7509261K1K1K2000201020202024West Kennebunk
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,444
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,215
+46%since 2000
from $17,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+50%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,130)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian2%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(89)
Diversity Score
8
+36%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Kennebunk, Maine?

West Kennebunk, Maine has about 1,176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Kennebunk, Maine earns about $67,444 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 $306,700, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in West Kennebunk, Maine?

About 40.8% 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 5.9% of people in West Kennebunk, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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