Southwest Harbor town is located in Hancock County Maine. Southwest Harbor town has a 2024 population of 1,837. Southwest Harbor town is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,751 in 2020.
The average household income in Southwest Harbor town is $84,006 with a poverty rate of 7.15%. The median age in Southwest Harbor town is 54.1 years: 49.8 years for males, and 55 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southwest Harbor town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,497 | 96.96% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 1.62% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.91% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 752 | 2 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.08 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Married | 328 | 2.95 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 34 | 2.97 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Male | 4 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 10.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 26.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 7.65% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 28.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 262 | 23.31% |
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 | 1,091 | 1,052 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,947 | $63,438 | $46,985 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,542 | $0 | $57,708 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $52,404 | $17,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,031 | $55,000 | $34,673 |
| Some College | $43,500 | $48,125 | $0 |
$47,031
Average Earnings
$55,000
Average Male
$34,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of Southwest Harbor town residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,480 | 85 | 5.74% |
| Multiple | 23 | 14 | 60.87% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Black | 14 | 2 | 14.29% |
7.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southwest Harbor town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southwest Harbor town is White, with 5.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.26% |
| High School | 5.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.32% |
| Female Employed | 6.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,605 | $104,608 |
| Households | $54,333 | $84,006 |
| Married Families | $101,379 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,197 | $64,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 6.21% |
| Other Race | 4 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
61.08%
Born in Southwest Harbor town
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
98.12% of Southwest Harbor town residents were born in the United States, with 61.08% having been born in Maine. 1.23% 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 | 1,902 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 1,889 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,876 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 1,863 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,850 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 1,837 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 1,824 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 1,811 | 21 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 1,790 | 39 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 1,751 | -46 | -2.56% |
| 2019 | 1,797 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | 10 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,784 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,781 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 1,776 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,775 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 1,777 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,767 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 1,770 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,768 | 0 | 0% |