West Kennebunk is a CDP located in York County Maine. West Kennebunk has a 2024 population of 1,284. West Kennebunk is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 11.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,154 in 2020.
The average household income in West Kennebunk is $103,982 with a poverty rate of 13.48%. The median age in West Kennebunk is 33.9 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Kennebunk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,179 | 92.91% |
| Other race | 45 | 3.55% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 473 | 2.67 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 193 | 3.58 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.44 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 71 | 3.13 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Male | 33 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 261 | 33.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 12.85% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 28.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 103 | 13.24% |
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 | 721 | 719 | 327 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,241 | $104,120 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,028 | $0 | $82,639 |
| High School Graduate | $28,720 | $0 | $28,628 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,708 | $96,641 | $46,771 |
| Some College | $54,018 | $112,538 | $40,909 |
$67,708
Average Earnings
$96,641
Average Male
$46,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.74% of West Kennebunk residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,179 | 171 | 14.5% |
13.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.1%
Male Poverty Rate
16.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Kennebunk is White, with 14.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Kennebunk is White, with 14.5% 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 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.72% |
| Female Employed | 0.38% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,563 | $129,835 |
| Households | $90,104 | $103,982 |
| Married Families | $155,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,667 | $52,799 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
14.3%
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
59.97%
Born in West Kennebunk
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Kennebunk residents were born in the United States, with 59.97% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,284 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 1,277 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 1,269 | 150 | 13.4% |
| 2021 | 1,119 | -35 | -3.03% |
| 2020 | 1,154 | 161 | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 993 | -30 | -2.93% |
| 2018 | 1,023 | 77 | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 946 | -65 | -6.43% |
| 2016 | 1,011 | -51 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1,062 | -69 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 1,131 | -78 | -6.45% |
| 2013 | 1,209 | 160 | 15.25% |
| 2012 | 1,049 | -174 | -14.23% |
| 2011 | 1,223 | 47 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1,176 | 0 | 0% |