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Southwest Harbor

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.347
State:
Maine

Southwest Harbor is a CDP located in Hancock County, Maine. Southwest Harbor has a 2026 population of 527. Southwest Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -2.23% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Southwest Harbor is $33,958 with a poverty rate of 15.15%. The median age in Southwest Harbor is 48.4 years: 48 years for males, and 55.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.5 males.

527
Total Population
391
Density (mi²)
-12 -2.23%
Growth

Southwest Harbor Population

Southwest Harbor Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026527-12-2.23%
2025539-12-2.18%

Median Age

Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 55.1 years
Male: 48 years

Southwest Harbor Adults

There are 450 adults, (196 of whom are seniors) in Southwest Harbor.

Sex Ratio

Female: 317 (56%)
Male: 249 (44%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Southwest Harbor includes 96.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White54896.82%
Black or African American122.12%
Two or more races61.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White54896.82%
Black or African American122.12%
Two or more races50.88%

Southwest Harbor Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Southwest Harbor 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $33,958. The poverty rate stands at 15.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$33,958$63,298
Non Families$21,645$34,201
Families-$108,064
Married Families--

$0

Average Income

$33,958

Median Household Income

15.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)