Kittery town is located in York County Maine. Kittery town has a 2024 population of 11,330. Kittery town is currently growing at a rate of 5.06% annually and its population has increased by 12.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,082 in 2020.
The average household income in Kittery town is $100,396 with a poverty rate of 7.38%. The median age in Kittery town is 51.1 years: 46.2 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kittery town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,180 | 90.86% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 3.78% |
| Black or African American | 258 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 100 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,849 | 2.02 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Married | 2,241 | 2.61 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 2,122 | 1.22 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 329 | 2.9 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 157 | 2.52 | 79 | 21 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 851 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,095 | 25.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,363 | 16.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,805 | 22.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 0.82% |
| Some College | 1,704 | 20.94% |
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 | 7,455 | 7,199 | 3,323 |
| Black | 220 | 220 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 207 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 84 | 26 |
| Asian | 107 | 107 | 10 |
| Other Race | 75 | 58 | 22 |
| Native American | 62 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,402 | $80,025 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,115 | $91,215 | $41,896 |
| High School Graduate | $59,240 | $66,000 | $56,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,556 | $52,066 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,091 | $67,183 | $46,389 |
| Some College | $46,989 | $53,214 | $40,833 |
$58,091
Average Earnings
$67,183
Average Male
$46,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.12% of Kittery town residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,853 | 494 | 5.58% |
| Multiple | 359 | 122 | 33.98% |
| Black | 252 | 79 | 31.35% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 59 | 22.96% |
| Other | 100 | 13 | 13% |
| Asian | 112 | 13 | 11.61% |
7.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
7.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kittery town is Multiple, with 33.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kittery town is White, with 5.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.22% |
| High School | 5.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,125 | $127,086 |
| Households | $82,608 | $100,396 |
| Married Families | $130,599 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,396 | $63,105 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
772
Number of Veterans
661
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 376 |
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 55 to 64 | 176 |
| 75+ | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 736 | 9.37% |
| Black | 19 | 8.72% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
25.4%
Born in Kittery town
96.33%
Native Born
3.67%
Foreign Born
0.9%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
96.33% of Kittery town residents were born in the United States, with 25.4% having been born in Maine. 0.9% 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 | 14,060 | 546 | 4.04% |
| 2028 | 13,514 | 546 | 4.21% |
| 2027 | 12,968 | 546 | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 12,422 | 546 | 4.6% |
| 2025 | 11,876 | 546 | 4.82% |
| 2024 | 11,330 | 546 | 5.06% |
| 2023 | 10,784 | 546 | 5.33% |
| 2022 | 10,238 | 32 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 10,206 | 124 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 10,082 | 229 | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 9,853 | 73 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 9,780 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 9,796 | 142 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 9,654 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 9,661 | -29 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,690 | 83 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 9,607 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 9,596 | 62 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 9,534 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 9,498 | 0 | 0% |