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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

York Harbor

Maine · 3,321 residents · 3.206 sq mi
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York Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,969. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $217,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,321
+26%since 1990
from 2,626 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.8
+8%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024York Harbor
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(166)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(235)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(205)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.3%(175)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.6%(87)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.4%(213)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(533)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(527)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.9%(394)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.5%(316)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 849.4%(311)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.8%(159)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,969
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,016
+55%since 1990
from $18,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $605 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
24.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in York Harbor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,568)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(11)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,239)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.6%(19)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
English34.8%(1,475)
Irish29.5%(1,250)
German7.7%(326)
American7.1%(299)
Italian5.8%(246)
Polish5.6%(238)
French4.5%(191)
Bulgarian3.6%(153)
Scottish2.6%(111)
Swedish1.2%(51)
Portuguese0.9%(40)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(39)
Danish0.9%(37)
Norwegian0.6%(25)
British0.5%(23)
Greek0.4%(18)
Austrian0.3%(14)
Dutch0.3%(13)
Lithuanian0.3%(11)
Finnish0.2%(10)
Russian0.2%(10)
Slovak0.2%(10)
Hungarian0.2%(9)
Arab0.2%(8)
Lebanese0.2%(8)
Belgian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.6%(244)
Married69.3%(908)
Widowed4.3%(56)
Divorced7.9%(103)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(264)
Married58.5%(899)
Widowed14.2%(219)
Divorced10.1%(155)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York Harbor, Maine?

York Harbor, Maine has about 3,321 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in York Harbor, Maine earns about $53,969 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 $217,700, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in York Harbor, Maine?

About 41.8% 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 695 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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