Kennebunk town is located in York County Maine. Kennebunk town has a 2024 population of 11,964. Kennebunk town is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,549 in 2020.
The average household income in Kennebunk town is $116,118 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median age in Kennebunk town is 55.1 years: 49.3 years for males, and 58.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kennebunk town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,995 | 94.04% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 2.08% |
| Other race | 242 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 189 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,254 | 2.18 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 2,959 | 2.58 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 1,801 | 1.12 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 316 | 3.41 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 178 | 4.01 | 100 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 1.85% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,444 | 26.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,152 | 23.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,891 | 20.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 1.22% |
| Some College | 1,877 | 20.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,859 | 8,637 | 4,491 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 160 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 115 | 16 |
| Asian | 141 | 116 | 39 |
| Other Race | 85 | 47 | 5 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,468 | $92,105 | $71,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $103,125 | $67,800 |
| High School Graduate | $43,587 | $42,326 | $44,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $25,515 | $43,355 |
| Overall | $57,696 | $62,246 | $48,662 |
| Some College | $42,989 | $44,412 | $38,704 |
$57,696
Average Earnings
$62,246
Average Male
$48,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.99% of Kennebunk town residents speak only English, while 5.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,685 | 853 | 7.98% |
| Multiple | 243 | 15 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 2 | 0.62% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kennebunk town is White, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kennebunk town is Hispanic, with 0.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.34% |
| Some College | 6.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.27% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
| Female Employed | 2.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,922 | $138,927 |
| Households | $101,204 | $116,118 |
| Married Families | $121,090 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,125 | $66,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
709
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 303 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 343 |
| 65 to 74 | 210 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 7.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.86%
Born in Kennebunk town
92.23%
Native Born
7.77%
Foreign Born
3.04%
Non Citizen
4.74%
Naturalized
92.23% of Kennebunk town residents were born in the United States, with 36.86% having been born in Maine. 3.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,209 | 49 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 12,160 | 49 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 12,111 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 12,062 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 12,013 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 11,964 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 11,915 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 11,866 | 172 | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 11,694 | 145 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 11,549 | -111 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 11,660 | 165 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 11,495 | 39 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 11,456 | 100 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 11,356 | 137 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 11,219 | 42 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 11,177 | 124 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 11,053 | 102 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 10,951 | 72 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 10,879 | 66 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 10,813 | 0 | 0% |