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Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor is a elementary school district in Maine with a community population of 1,553. The median household income is $59,205 and the median age is 48.9.
1,553
Population
115
People / sq mi
$59,205
Median Income
48.9
Median Age
Southwest Harbor covers 14 sq mi of land at 114.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,205
Median Household Income
$45,995
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$428,500
Median Home Value
$959
Median Rent
55.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.8%
High School+
35.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southwest Harbor serves a community with a population of 1,553 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Maine.
The median household income in Southwest Harbor is $59,205, with a per capita income of $45,995. The poverty rate is 2.8%.
Southwest Harbor is 93.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Southwest Harbor, 96.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Southwest Harbor is $428,500, with a median rent of $959. The homeownership rate is 55.7%.
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Data for Southwest Harbor from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 2312390).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.