Mount Desert town is located in Hancock County Maine. Mount Desert town has a 2024 population of 2,185. Mount Desert town is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually but its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,152 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Desert town is $130,177 with a poverty rate of 4.02%. The median age in Mount Desert town is 56.8 years: 53.3 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Desert town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,651 | 98.74% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 744 | 2.23 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 443 | 2.69 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.36 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 35 | 3.14 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.3% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 28.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 301 | 22.25% |
| High School Graduate | 338 | 24.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 159 | 11.75% |
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 | 1,353 | 1,344 | 690 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,250 | $66,125 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,875 | $0 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $47,610 | $47,941 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,708 | $49,756 | $40,714 |
| Some College | $40,179 | $50,455 | $32,422 |
$47,708
Average Earnings
$49,756
Average Male
$40,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.98% of Mount Desert town residents speak only English, while 3.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 59 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100% |
4.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.99%
Male Poverty Rate
4.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Desert town is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Desert town is White, with 3.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
| High School | 1.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,438 | $142,244 |
| Households | $92,656 | $130,177 |
| Married Families | $142,574 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,156 | $108,494 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 7.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
51.67%
Born in Mount Desert town
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
97.31% of Mount Desert town residents were born in the United States, with 51.67% having been born in Maine. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,160 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 2,165 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 2,170 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 2,175 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 2,180 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 2,185 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 2,190 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 2,195 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 2,186 | 34 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2,152 | 38 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,114 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,103 | 17 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 2,086 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,082 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,073 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,071 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,067 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 2,059 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,061 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,054 | 0 | 0% |