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West Kennebunk

Maine · 1,191 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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West Kennebunk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,625. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $388,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,191
+47%since 2000
from 809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+27%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7509261K1K1K2000201020202024West Kennebunk
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,466
+103%since 2000
from $17,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,700
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,133)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian1.8%(22)
Other5%(60)
Diversity Score17.9%(213)
Diversity Score
18
+223%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+108%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Kennebunk, Maine?

West Kennebunk, Maine has about 1,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Kennebunk, Maine earns about $73,625 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 $388,700, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in West Kennebunk, Maine?

About 43.9% 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 12.3% of people in West Kennebunk, 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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