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Winter Harbor

Maine · 385 residents · 2.169 sq mi
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Winter Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has grown 35% since 2019. Median home value is $179,000. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
385
+35%since 2019
from 286 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 132 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
61.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 61.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
270312355398440201020202024Winter Harbor
2024371
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,964 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,746
−1%since 2019
from $27,983 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $184,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $725 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
31.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−14%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(359)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(28)
Diversity Score
7
+69%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+39%since 2019
from 21.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Female
61.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winter Harbor, Maine?

Winter Harbor, Maine has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winter Harbor, Maine earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winter Harbor, Maine expensive?

In Winter Harbor, Maine, the median home is worth about $179,000, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Winter Harbor, Maine?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winter Harbor, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winter Harbor, Maine?

About 11.0% of people in Winter Harbor, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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