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York Harbor

Maine · 3,132 residents · 3.206 sq mi
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York Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,647. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $420,400. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,132
−6%since 2000
from 3,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
977 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+24%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024York Harbor
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,647
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,256
+22%since 2000
from $29,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,986)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(29)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other2.8%(86)
Diversity Score11.1%(347)
Diversity Score
11
+234%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−30%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York Harbor, Maine?

York Harbor, Maine has about 3,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in York Harbor, Maine earns about $75,647 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 $420,400, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in York Harbor, Maine?

About 39.8% 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 6.4% 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 506 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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