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York Harbor

Maine · 3,033 residents · 3.206 sq mi
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York Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,357. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $386,500. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,033
−9%since 2000
from 3,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
946 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.1
+14%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024York Harbor
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,357
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,560
+19%since 2000
from $29,016 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+59%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,947)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(164)
Diversity Score
5
+63%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.3%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York Harbor, Maine?

York Harbor, Maine has about 3,033 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in York Harbor, Maine earns about $60,357 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 $386,500, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in York Harbor, Maine?

About 39.7% 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 4.4% 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 407 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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