Searsport, ME
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Searsport Overview
1,279
TOTAL POPULATION
624
MALE POPULATION
655
FEMALE POPULATION
95.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,741
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,694
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,452
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
755
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
21.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Searsport Zip Codes
Searsport Area Codes
Race in Searsport
The most populous races in Searsport are White / Caucasian (1,265 | 98.9%), Hispanic or Latino (155 | 12.1%), and Two or more Races (14 | 1.1%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 155 | 12.1% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 1,265 | 98.9% |
Two or more Races | 14 | 1.1% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,279 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Searsport
The most populous ancestries reported in Searsport are Irish (270 | 21.1%), French (269 | 21.0%), English (181 | 14.1%), Scottish (134 | 10.5%), and Polish (108 | 8.4%), together accounting for 75.2% of all Searsport residents.
Race | # Population | % Population |
American | 20 | 1.6% |
British | 22 | 1.7% |
Cuban | 45 | 3.5% |
Eastern European | 20 | 1.6% |
Ecuadorian | 7 | 0.5% |
English | 181 | 14.1% |
Finnish | 20 | 1.6% |
French | 269 | 21.0% |
French Canadian | 31 | 2.4% |
German | 99 | 7.7% |
Irish | 270 | 21.1% |
Italian | 26 | 2.0% |
Polish | 108 | 8.4% |
Puerto Rican | 103 | 8.1% |
Russian | 43 | 3.4% |
Scandinavian | 23 | 1.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 22 | 1.7% |
Scottish | 134 | 10.5% |
South American | 7 | 0.5% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Searsport
Sex and Age in Searsport
The most populous age groups in Searsport are 35 to 39 Years (143 | 22.9%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (107 | 16.3%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (3.5%) |
5 to 9 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (4.3%) |
10 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (6.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 92 (14.7%) | 24 (3.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 54 (8.6%) | 19 (2.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 27 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 23 (3.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 143 (22.9%) | 34 (5.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 91 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (11.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (7.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 34 (5.4%) | 34 (5.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 34 (5.4%) | 21 (3.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 22 (3.5%) | 67 (10.2%) |
70 to 74 Years | 39 (6.2%) | 107 (16.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 42 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 22 (3.5%) | 87 (13.3%) |
85 Years and over | 22 (3.5%) | 23 (3.5%) |
Total | 624 (100.0%) | 655 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Searsport
Median Family Size in Searsport
The median family size in Searsport is 2.42 persons per family, with married-couple families (217 | 62.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (27 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.96 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 217 (62.9%) | 2.46 |
Single Male/Father | 27 (7.8%) | 1.96 |
Single Female/Mother | 101 (29.3%) | 2.46 |
Total Families | 345 (100.0%) | 2.42 |
Median Household Size in Searsport

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 217 (28.7%) | 2.46 |
Single Male/Father | 27 (3.6%) | 2.67 |
Single Female/Mother | 101 (13.4%) | 2.59 |
Non-family | 411 (54.4%) | - |
Total Households | 756 (100.0%) | 1.69 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Searsport
Out of a total of 756 households in Searsport, 345 (45.6%) are family households, while 411 (54.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 226, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 411.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 411 (54.4%) |
2-Person Households | 226 (29.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Households | 59 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 34 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 26 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 345 (45.6%) | 411 (54.4%) |
Female Fertility in Searsport
Fertility by Age in Searsport

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Searsport

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Searsport

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Searsport

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Searsport
Income Overview in Searsport
Per Capita Income in Searsport is $33,741, while median incomes of families and households are $65,694 and $47,452 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,279 | $33,741 |
Median Family Income | 345 | $65,694 |
Mean Family Income | 345 | $65,921 |
Median Household Income | 756 | $47,452 |
Mean Household Income | 756 | $60,866 |
Income Deficit | 345 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,279 | 55.58% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,279 | 44.42¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,279 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in Searsport
Average Earnings in Searsport are $19,352, $14,551 for men and $32,756 for women, a difference of 55.6%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 453 (53.8%) | $14,551 |
Female | 389 (46.2%) | $32,756 |
Total | 842 (100.0%) | $19,352 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Searsport
The most common earnings brackets in Searsport are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (103 | 22.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (135 | 34.7%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 24 (5.3%) | 28 (7.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 92 (20.3%) | 51 (13.1%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (5.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 26 (5.7%) | 54 (13.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 103 (22.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 27 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 78 (17.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 7 (1.5%) | 34 (8.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (11.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 34 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 26 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (5.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 22 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 135 (34.7%) |
$100,000+ | 14 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 453 (100.0%) | 389 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Searsport

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $14,150 | $10,231 |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | $71,932 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $14,636 | $0 |
Family Income in Searsport
Family Income Brackets in Searsport
According to the Searsport family income data, there are 106 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.7% of all families.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 76 | 22.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 69 | 20.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 106 | 30.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 72 | 20.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 6.4% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Searsport
3-person families (66 | 19.1%) account for the highest median family income in Searsport with $97,574 per family, while 3-person families (66 | 19.1%) have the highest median income of $32,525 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 253 (73.3%) | $60,938 |
3-Person Families | 66 (19.1%) | $97,574 |
4-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 26 (7.5%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 345 (100.0%) | $65,694 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Searsport

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 23 (6.7%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 96 (27.8%) | $60,750 |
2 Earners | 168 (48.7%) | $67,721 |
3+ Earners | 58 (16.8%) | $70,300 |
Total | 345 (100.0%) | $65,694 |
Household Income in Searsport
Household Income Brackets in Searsport
With 177 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Searsport, accounting for 23.4% of all households.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 48 | 6.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 177 | 23.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 76 | 10.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 121 | 16.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 110 | 14.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 88 | 11.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 80 | 10.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 2.9% |
$200,000+ | 34 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Searsport
The median household income in Searsport is $47,452, with the highest median household income of $67,794 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 156 households (20.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 28 households (3.7%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 28 (3.7%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 190 (25.1%) | $0 |
45 to 64 Years | 156 (20.6%) | $67,794 |
65+ Years | 382 (50.5%) | $48,837 |
Total | 756 (100.0%) | $47,452 |
Poverty in Searsport
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Searsport
With 4.5% poverty level for males and 3.0% for females among the residents of Searsport, 18 to 24 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (39.4%) and 20 females (11.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 28 (39.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (11.5%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 28 (4.5%) | 20 (3.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Searsport
According to the poverty statistics in Searsport, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 25 (100.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 43 (60.6%) | 19 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 234 (100.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 122 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 61 (100.0%) | 154 (88.5%) |
75 Years and over | 86 (100.0%) | 110 (100.0%) |
Total | 596 (95.5%) | 635 (97.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Searsport

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 191 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 217 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Searsport

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Searsport

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Searsport
Employment by Class of Employer in Searsport
Among the 596 employed individuals in Searsport, private company employees (315 | 52.8%), not-for-profit organizations (187 | 31.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (59 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 315 | 52.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 59 | 9.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 35 | 5.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 187 | 31.4% |
Local Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
State Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 596 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Searsport
According to the labor force statistics for Searsport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,136), 66.5% or 755 individuals are in the labor force, with 21.1% or 159 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 27 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 61.8% or 34 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 43 (64.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 45 (61.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 25 (100.0%) | 2 (8.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 236 (88.1%) | 103 (43.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 55 (100.0%) | 34 (61.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 76 (32.3%) | 20 (26.3%) |
75 Years and over | 58 (29.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 755 (66.5%) | 159 (21.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Searsport
According to labor force statistics for Searsport, 94.3% of individuals (533) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (565) are in the labor force, with 26.1% or 139 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 286 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 36.0% or 103 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 286 (100.0%) | 103 (36.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 197 (86.0%) | 40 (17.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 50 (100.0%) | 2 (4.0%) |
Total | 533 (94.3%) | 147 (26.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Searsport
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Searsport are Community & Social Service (106 | 17.8%), Management (93 | 15.6%), Education, Arts & Media (65 | 10.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (49 | 8.2%), and Legal Services & Support (34 | 5.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Searsport, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (61.3%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 59 (63.4%) | 34 (36.6%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 41 (38.7%) | 65 (61.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 65 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 149 (55.6%) | 119 (44.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Searsport are Food Preparation & Serving (65 | 10.9%), Healthcare Support (34 | 5.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 3.5%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 26 (40.0%) | 39 (60.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 26 (21.7%) | 94 (78.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Searsport are Office & Administration (100 | 16.8%), and Sales & Related (51 | 8.6%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 26 (51.0%) | 25 (49.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 26 (17.2%) | 125 (82.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Searsport are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 2.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Searsport are , and Production (40 | 6.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Searsport
Employment Industries in Searsport
The major employment industries in Searsport include Health Care & Social Assistance (141 | 23.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (92 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (65 | 10.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (59 | 9.9%), and Finance & Insurance (57 | 9.6%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Searsport
The Searsport industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (84.4%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 40 (61.5%) | 25 (38.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Educational Services | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 22 (15.6%) | 119 (84.4%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 53 (57.6%) | 39 (42.4%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 258 (43.3%) | 338 (56.7%) |
Education in Searsport
School Enrollment in Searsport
The most common levels of schooling among the 193 students in Searsport are high school (119 | 61.7%), elementary school (28 | 14.5%), and nursery / preschool (23 | 11.9%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 23 | 11.9% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 28 | 14.5% |
Middle School | 23 | 11.9% |
High School | 119 | 61.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 0 | 0.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 193 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Searsport

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 99 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 193 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Searsport
Liberal arts & history (80 | 28.2%), education (45 | 15.9%), social sciences (34 | 12.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (22 | 7.7%), and physical & health sciences (22 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 284 individuals in Searsport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 14 | 4.9% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 22 | 7.7% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 22 | 7.7% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 34 | 12.0% |
Engineering | 14 | 4.9% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 22 | 7.7% |
Business | 0 | 0.0% |
Education | 45 | 15.9% |
Literature & Languages | 2 | 0.7% |
Liberal Arts & History | 80 | 28.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 9 | 3.2% |
Communications | 20 | 7.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 284 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Searsport
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Searsport
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Searsport are males with 2 vehicles (110, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (110, making up 32.5%).

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 59 (22.9%) | 155 (45.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 110 (42.6%) | 110 (32.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 14 (5.4%) | 34 (10.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 22 (8.5%) | 20 (5.9%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 53 (20.5%) | 19 (5.6%) |
Total | 258 (100.0%) | 338 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Searsport
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Searsport are 15 to 19 minutes (156 commuters, 33.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (94 commuters, 20.0%), and less than 5 minutes (74 commuters, 15.8%).

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 74 | 15.8% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 22 | 4.7% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 156 | 33.3% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 94 | 20.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 20 | 4.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 23 | 4.9% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 60 | 12.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 20 | 4.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Searsport
The most common commute times in Searsport are 15 to 19 minutes (77 commuters, 40.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (79 commuters, 28.5%) for females.

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 26 (13.5%) | 48 (17.3%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 22 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 77 (40.1%) | 79 (28.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 26 (13.5%) | 68 (24.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (7.2%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (8.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 41 (21.3%) | 19 (6.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (7.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Searsport
The most frequent times of departure to work in Searsport are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (48, 25.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (83, 30.0%) for females.

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 27 (14.1%) | 19 (6.9%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 26 (13.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 43 (22.4%) | 61 (22.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (12.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 22 (11.5%) | 83 (30.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 26 (13.5%) | 34 (12.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 48 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (8.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (8.3%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 192 (100.0%) | 277 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Searsport
Occupancy by Ownership in Searsport
Of the total 756 dwellings in Searsport, owner-occupied units account for 393 (52.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 363 (48.0%).

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 393 | 52.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 363 | 48.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 756 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Searsport

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 411 | 54.4% |
2-Person Household | 226 | 29.9% |
3-Person Household | 59 | 7.8% |
4+ Person Household | 60 | 7.9% |
Total Housing Units | 756 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Searsport

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 143 (34.8%) | 268 (65.2%) |
2-Person Household | 183 (81.0%) | 43 (19.0%) |
3-Person Household | 7 (11.9%) | 52 (88.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 393 (52.0%) | 363 (48.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Searsport

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 112 (43.9%) | 143 (56.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 141 (59.8%) | 95 (40.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 140 (76.5%) | 43 (23.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Searsport

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 55 | 7.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 163 | 21.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 122 | 16.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 34 | 4.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 208 | 27.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 129 | 17.1% |
85 Years and Over | 45 | 5.9% |
Total | 756 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Searsport
Median Income by Occupancy in Searsport

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 393 (52.0%) | $68,346 |
Renter-Occupied | 363 (48.0%) | $23,944 |
Average | 756 (100.0%) | $47,452 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Searsport

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (13.2%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (14.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 123 (33.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 76 (19.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 58 (14.8%) | 63 (17.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 85 (21.6%) | 25 (6.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 38 (9.7%) | 50 (13.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 80 (20.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 56 (14.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 393 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Searsport

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (7.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (11.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 109 (27.7%) | 200 (55.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 62 (15.8%) | 68 (18.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 154 (39.2%) | 27 (7.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 68 (17.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 393 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Searsport
Housing Structures in Searsport

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 436 | 57.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 92 | 12.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 208 | 27.5% |
10 or more Apartments | 20 | 2.6% |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 756 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Searsport

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 393 (90.1%) | 43 (9.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 393 (52.0%) | 363 (48.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Searsport

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 146 (40.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 83 (21.1%) | 197 (54.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 147 (37.4%) | 20 (5.5%) |
8 or more Rooms | 163 (41.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 393 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Searsport

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 98 (24.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 0 (0.0%) | 165 (45.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 288 (73.3%) | 198 (54.5%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 7 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 393 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Searsport

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 22 (5.6%) | 82 (22.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 194 (49.4%) | 186 (51.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 121 (30.8%) | 68 (18.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 56 (14.2%) | 27 (7.4%) |
Total | 393 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Searsport
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Searsport
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 146 | 247 |
Median Property Value | $330,200 | $213,400 |
Median Household Income | $34,901 | $56 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $1,014 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $5,873 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Searsport

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 32 (21.9%) | 26 (10.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 22 (15.1%) | 221 (89.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 92 (63.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 146 (100.0%) | 247 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Searsport

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (12.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 76 (52.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 32 (21.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 31 (21.2%) | 26 (10.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7 (4.8%) | 54 (21.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (12.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 80 (32.4%) |
Total | 146 (100.0%) | 247 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Searsport

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 32 (21.9%) | 100,391 (40,644.1%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (42.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (31.6%) |
4.0x or more | 114 (78.1%) | 31 (12.6%) |
Total | 146 (100.0%) | 247 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Searsport

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 146 (100.0%) | 247 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Searsport
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 64 (71.1%) | 26 (28.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 23 (44.2%) | 29 (55.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 268 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 123 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 235 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 196 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,224 (95.7%) | 55 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Searsport

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 64 (71.1%) | 26 (28.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Searsport

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 449 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 207 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 121 (68.8%) | 55 (31.2%) |
$100,000 and over | 222 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 72 (42.3%) | 121 (71.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 28 (31.1%) | 36 (40.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 23 (44.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 129 (48.1%) | 139 (51.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 122 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 21 (17.1%) | 102 (82.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 235 (100.0%) | 201 (85.5%) |
75 Years and over | 173 (88.3%) | 154 (78.6%) |
Total | 704 (55.0%) | 875 (68.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Searsport

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (33.3%) | 23 (24.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 28 (28.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (22.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (11.5%) | 101 (58.1%) |
75 Years and over | 64 (74.4%) | 43 (39.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Searsport
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (24.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (10.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (11.5%) | 74 (42.5%) |
75 Years and over | 42 (48.8%) | 23 (20.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (35.1%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 28 (28.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (42.5%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (11.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (35.1%) |
75 Years and over | 42 (48.8%) | 43 (39.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (35.1%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Searsport
Computing Device Access in Searsport

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 633 | 83.7% |
Smartphone | 548 | 72.5% |
Tablet | 389 | 51.5% |
No Computing Device | 76 | 10.1% |
Total | 756 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Searsport

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 9 | 1.2% |
Broadband Home | 602 | 79.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 69 | 9.1% |
Satellite Internet | 22 | 2.9% |
No Internet | 54 | 7.1% |
Total | 756 | 100.0% |
Searsport Summary
Searsport is a town located in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,615 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Belfast, Maine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Searsport was first settled in 1763 by John Sears, who was granted a large tract of land by the Massachusetts General Court. The town was incorporated in 1845 and named after Sears.
Searsport was a major port for the shipping of lumber and granite in the 19th century. The town was home to several granite quarries, which provided stone for many of the buildings in Boston. The town also had a thriving fishing industry, and was home to several shipbuilding yards.
Geography
Searsport is located at 44°25′N 68°59′W (44.4133, -68.9833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which, 27.7 square miles (71.6 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is water.
Economy
Searsport’s economy is largely based on tourism and fishing. The town is home to several marinas, which attract visitors from all over the world. The town also has a thriving lobster fishing industry, and is home to several seafood processing plants.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,619 people, 1,072 households, and 717 families residing in the town. The population density was 94.3 people per square mile (36.4/km2). There were 1,179 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile (16.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.90% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 1,072 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,964. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Searsport?
Total Population of Searsport is 1,279.
What is the Total Male Population of Searsport?
Total Male Population of Searsport is 624.
What is the Total Female Population of Searsport?
Total Female Population of Searsport is 655.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Searsport?
There are 95.27 Males per 100 Females in Searsport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Searsport?
There are 104.97 Females per 100 Males in Searsport.
What is the Median Population Age in Searsport?
Median Population Age in Searsport is 48.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Searsport
Average Family Size in Searsport is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Searsport
Average Household Size in Searsport is 1.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Searsport?
Per Capita income in Searsport is $33,741.
What is the Median Family Income in Searsport?
Median Family Income in Searsport is $65,694.
What is the Median Household income in Searsport?
Median Household Income in Searsport is $47,452.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Searsport?
Income or Wage Gap in Searsport is 55.6%.
Women in Searsport earn 44.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Searsport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Searsport is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Searsport?
There are 755 People in the Labor Forcein in Searsport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Searsport?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Searsport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Searsport?
Unemployment Rate in Searsport is 21.1%.