West Kennebunk, ME

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,367
7.72% 1-year growth
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2023 Median Age
33.5
1.18% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
12.3%
8.8% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$101,761
12.9% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$514,700
17.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
630
14.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Kennebunk, ME had a population of 1.37k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $101,761. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Kennebunk, ME grew from 1,269 to 1,367, a 7.72% increase and its median household income grew from $90,104 to $101,761, a 12.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Kennebunk, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.805%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.585%).

None of the households in West Kennebunk, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West Kennebunk, ME are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Kennebunk, ME was $514,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in West Kennebunk, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Kennebunk, ME was 2 cars per household.

United StatesMaineYork County, MEPortland-South Portland, MESouthern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME

Population & Diversity

West Kennebunk, ME is home to a population of 1.37k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.17% of West Kennebunk, ME residents were born outside of the country (16 people).

In 2023, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.27k people) in West Kennebunk, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 30 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of West Kennebunk, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Kennebunk, ME was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Kennebunk, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.27k ± 315
  2. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    46 ± 76
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    30 ± 37

In 2023, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.27k people) in West Kennebunk, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 30 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.17%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16 people

As of 2023, 1.17% of West Kennebunk, ME residents (16 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Kennebunk, ME was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    9 ± 21
  2. Vietnam
    0 ± 19
  3. Korea
    0 ± 16

West Kennebunk, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Kennebunk, ME employs 630 people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Kennebunk, ME were Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), Educational Services (115 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (74 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,302), Finance & Insurance ($146,302), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($109,107).

Employment

Occupations

630
2023 Value
± 175
14.3%
1 Year growth
± 34.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Kennebunk, ME grew at a rate of 14.3%, from 551 employees to 630 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Kennebunk, ME, are Management Occupations (120 people), Sales & Related Occupations (73 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (62 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Kennebunk, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

630
2023 Value
± 175
14.3%
1 Year growth
± 34.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Kennebunk, ME grew at a rate of 14.3%, from 551 employees to 630 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Kennebunk, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), Educational Services (115 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (74 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Kennebunk, ME, though some of these residents may live in West Kennebunk, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$78,750
Median earning men ± $66,792
$75,139
Median earning women ± $19,345

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($117,833), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,884), and Manufacturing ($99,946).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,243), Retail Trade ($4,886), and Public Administration ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (52.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (1.08%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins
Senator from Maine2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Angus King
Senator from Maine1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.583% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.394% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (352k), Bachelors Degree (236k), and Some college (226k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Kennebunk, ME was $514,700 in 2023, which is 1.7 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $437,800 to $514,700, a 17.6% increase. The homeownership rate in West Kennebunk, ME is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in West Kennebunk, ME have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Kennebunk, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$514,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$74,390
$349
Median Property Taxes
±$116

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Kennebunk, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Kennebunk, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

70.2%
Homeownership
2023
59.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.2% of the housing units in West Kennebunk, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Kennebunk, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$101,761
Median Household Income
± $29,764
497
Number of Households
± 151

In 2023, the median household income of the 497 households in West Kennebunk, ME grew to $101,761 from the previous year's value of $90,104.

The following chart displays the households in West Kennebunk, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Kennebunk, ME is from West Kennebunk, ME.
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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
  3. Other (9.41%)

In 2023, 70.6% of workers in West Kennebunk, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (9.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Kennebunk, ME have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.62% of the workforce in West Kennebunk, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Kennebunk, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Kennebunk, ME have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Kennebunk, ME (168 out of 1.37k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Kennebunk, ME is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.8% of the population of West Kennebunk, ME has health coverage, with 67.3% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 5.12% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.56% increase from the previous year (900 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35.3% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.07% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.17%
Uninsured
67.3%
Employer Coverage
11.4%
Medicaid
5.12%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Kennebunk, ME declined by 62.9% from 3.15% to 1.17%.

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