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York Harbor

Maine · 4,240 residents · 3.206 sq mi
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York Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,625. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $627,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,240
+28%since 2000
from 3,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,323 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−11%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024York Harbor
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,139
+66%since 2000
from $29,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−7%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$627,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+55%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,239)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(84)
Diversity Score4.9%(206)
Diversity Score
5
+46%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York Harbor, Maine?

York Harbor, Maine has about 4,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in York Harbor, Maine earns about $100,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York Harbor, Maine expensive?

In York Harbor, Maine, the median home is worth about $627,700, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in York Harbor, Maine?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in York Harbor, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York Harbor, Maine?

About 5.3% of people in York Harbor, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has York Harbor, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, York Harbor, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,614 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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