Searsport, ME

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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 in Searsport
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino15512.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,26598.9%
Two or more Races141.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,279100.0%

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
American201.6%
British221.7%
Cuban453.5%
Eastern European201.6%
Ecuadorian70.5%
English18114.1%
Finnish201.6%
French26921.0%
French Canadian312.4%
German997.7%
Irish27021.1%
Italian262.0%
Polish1088.4%
Puerto Rican1038.1%
Russian433.4%
Scandinavian231.8%
Scotch-Irish221.7%
Scottish13410.5%
South American70.5%
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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 BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)28 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)43 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years92 (14.7%)24 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years54 (8.6%)19 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years27 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years2 (0.3%)23 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Years143 (22.9%)34 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years91 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)74 (11.3%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)48 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years34 (5.4%)34 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years34 (5.4%)21 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years22 (3.5%)67 (10.2%)
70 to 74 Years39 (6.2%)107 (16.3%)
75 to 79 Years42 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years22 (3.5%)87 (13.3%)
85 Years and over22 (3.5%)23 (3.5%)
Total624 (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.
Median Family Size in Searsport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple217 (62.9%)2.46
Single Male/Father27 (7.8%)1.96
Single Female/Mother101 (29.3%)2.46
Total Families345 (100.0%)2.42

Median Household Size in Searsport

Median Household Size in Searsport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple217 (28.7%)2.46
Single Male/Father27 (3.6%)2.67
Single Female/Mother101 (13.4%)2.59
Non-family411 (54.4%)-
Total Households756 (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 by Marriage Status in Searsport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-411 (54.4%)
2-Person Households226 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households59 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total345 (45.6%)411 (54.4%)

Female Fertility in Searsport

Fertility by Age in Searsport

Female Fertility by Age in Searsport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Searsport

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Searsport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Searsport

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Searsport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Searsport

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Searsport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,279$33,741
Median Family Income345$65,694
Mean Family Income345$65,921
Median Household Income756$47,452
Mean Household Income756$60,866
Income Deficit345$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,27955.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,27944.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2790.39

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Searsport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male453 (53.8%)$14,551
Female389 (46.2%)$32,756
Total842 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Searsport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24 (5.3%)28 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99992 (20.3%)51 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)23 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49926 (5.7%)54 (13.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999103 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99978 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (1.5%)34 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)44 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99934 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99926 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)20 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)135 (34.7%)
$100,000+14 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total453 (100.0%)389 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Searsport

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Searsport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Searsport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997622.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996920.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910630.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997220.9%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,999226.4%
$200,000+00.0%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Searsport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families253 (73.3%)$60,938
3-Person Families66 (19.1%)$97,574
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families26 (7.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total345 (100.0%)$65,694

Family Income by Number of Earners in Searsport

Family Income by Number of Earners in Searsport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners23 (6.7%)$0
1 Earner96 (27.8%)$60,750
2 Earners168 (48.7%)$67,721
3+ Earners58 (16.8%)$70,300
Total345 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Searsport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000486.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99917723.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997610.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912116.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911014.6%
$75,000 to $99,9998811.6%
$100,000 to $149,9998010.6%
$150,000 to $199,999222.9%
$200,000+344.5%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Searsport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years190 (25.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years156 (20.6%)$67,794
65+ Years382 (50.5%)$48,837
Total756 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Searsport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (11.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Searsport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years43 (60.6%)19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years29 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years234 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years68 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years61 (100.0%)154 (88.5%)
75 Years and over86 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)
Total596 (95.5%)635 (97.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Searsport

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Searsport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Searsport

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Searsport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Searsport

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Searsport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Searsport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31552.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)599.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)355.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations18731.4%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total596100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Searsport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years43 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years45 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years25 (100.0%)2 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years236 (88.1%)103 (43.6%)
45 to 54 Years122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (100.0%)34 (61.8%)
65 to 74 Years76 (32.3%)20 (26.3%)
75 Years and over58 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total755 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Searsport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma286 (100.0%)103 (36.0%)
College / Associate Degree197 (86.0%)40 (17.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50 (100.0%)2 (4.0%)
Total533 (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 in Searsport

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Searsport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management59 (63.4%)34 (36.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 41 (38.7%)65 (61.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (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 in Searsport

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Searsport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (40.0%)39 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (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 in Searsport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Searsport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Office & Administration0 (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 in Searsport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Searsport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (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 in Searsport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Searsport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (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 in Searsport

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Searsport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade40 (61.5%)25 (38.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Educational Services7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (15.6%)119 (84.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services53 (57.6%)39 (42.4%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (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 Enrollment in Searsport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2311.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2814.5%
Middle School2311.9%
High School11961.7%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total193100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Searsport

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Searsport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Searsport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics144.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural227.7%
Physical & Health Sciences227.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences3412.0%
Engineering144.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology227.7%
Business00.0%
Education4515.9%
Literature & Languages20.7%
Liberal Arts & History8028.2%
Visual & Performing Arts93.2%
Communications207.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total284100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Searsport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle59 (22.9%)155 (45.9%)
2 Vehicles110 (42.6%)110 (32.5%)
3 Vehicles14 (5.4%)34 (10.1%)
4 Vehicles22 (8.5%)20 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles53 (20.5%)19 (5.6%)
Total258 (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 in Searsport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7415.8%
5 to 9 Minutes224.7%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes15633.3%
20 to 24 Minutes9420.0%
25 to 29 Minutes204.3%
30 to 34 Minutes234.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes6012.8%
60 to 89 Minutes204.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

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 by Sex in Searsport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (13.5%)48 (17.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes22 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes77 (40.1%)79 (28.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes26 (13.5%)68 (24.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (21.3%)19 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (7.2%)
90 or more Minutes0 (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 to Work by Sex in Searsport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (14.1%)19 (6.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM43 (22.4%)61 (22.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (11.5%)83 (30.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM26 (13.5%)34 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM48 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (8.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (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 by Ownership in Searsport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39352.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36348.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units756100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Searsport

Occupancy by Household Size in Searsport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41154.4%
2-Person Household22629.9%
3-Person Household597.8%
4+ Person Household607.9%
Total Housing Units756100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Searsport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Searsport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household143 (34.8%)268 (65.2%)
2-Person Household183 (81.0%)43 (19.0%)
3-Person Household7 (11.9%)52 (88.1%)
4+ Person Household60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units393 (52.0%)363 (48.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Searsport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Searsport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
High School Diploma112 (43.9%)143 (56.1%)
College/Associate Degree141 (59.8%)95 (40.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher140 (76.5%)43 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Searsport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Searsport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years557.3%
35 to 44 Years16321.6%
45 to 54 Years12216.1%
55 to 64 Years344.5%
65 to 74 Years20827.5%
75 to 84 Years12917.1%
85 Years and Over455.9%
Total756100.0%

Housing Finances in Searsport

Median Income by Occupancy in Searsport

Median Income by Occupancy in Searsport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied393 (52.0%)$68,346
Renter-Occupied363 (48.0%)$23,944
Average756 (100.0%)$47,452

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Searsport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Searsport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)48 (13.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)54 (14.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)123 (33.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (14.8%)63 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99985 (21.6%)25 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (9.7%)50 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more56 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Searsport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Searsport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)28 (7.7%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)40 (11.0%)
$500 to $799109 (27.7%)200 (55.1%)
$800 to $99962 (15.8%)68 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499154 (39.2%)27 (7.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99968 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Searsport

Housing Structures in Searsport

Housing Structures in Searsport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43657.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9212.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20827.5%
10 or more Apartments202.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total756100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Searsport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Searsport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached393 (90.1%)43 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)208 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (52.0%)363 (48.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Searsport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Searsport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)146 (40.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms83 (21.1%)197 (54.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms147 (37.4%)20 (5.5%)
8 or more Rooms163 (41.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Searsport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Searsport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas98 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)165 (45.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene288 (73.3%)198 (54.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Searsport

Household Vehicle Usage in Searsport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (5.6%)82 (22.6%)
1 Vehicle194 (49.4%)186 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles121 (30.8%)68 (18.7%)
3 or more Vehicles56 (14.2%)27 (7.4%)
Total393 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Searsport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Searsport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units146247
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 by Mortgage Status in Searsport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00032 (21.9%)26 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99922 (15.1%)221 (89.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99992 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Searsport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Searsport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)31 (12.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (21.2%)26 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (4.8%)54 (21.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)31 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)80 (32.4%)
Total146 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Searsport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Searsport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32 (21.9%)100,391 (40,644.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)104 (42.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)78 (31.6%)
4.0x or more114 (78.1%)31 (12.6%)
Total146 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Searsport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Searsport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Searsport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years170 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years64 (71.1%)26 (28.9%)
26 to 34 Years23 (44.2%)29 (55.8%)
35 to 44 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,224 (95.7%)55 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Searsport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Searsport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen170 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen64 (71.1%)26 (28.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Searsport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Searsport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999121 (68.8%)55 (31.2%)
$100,000 and over222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Searsport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years72 (42.3%)121 (71.2%)
19 to 25 Years28 (31.1%)36 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years23 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years129 (48.1%)139 (51.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (17.1%)102 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years235 (100.0%)201 (85.5%)
75 Years and over173 (88.3%)154 (78.6%)
Total704 (55.0%)875 (68.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Searsport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Searsport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (33.3%)23 (24.2%)
18 to 34 Years28 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)48 (22.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (11.5%)101 (58.1%)
75 Years and over64 (74.4%)43 (39.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Searsport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Searsport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (24.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (11.5%)74 (42.5%)
75 Years and over42 (48.8%)23 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Searsport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)61 (35.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Searsport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years28 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)74 (42.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Searsport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)25 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)61 (35.1%)
75 Years and over42 (48.8%)43 (39.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Searsport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)61 (35.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Searsport

Computing Device Access in Searsport

Computing Device Access in Searsport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop63383.7%
Smartphone54872.5%
Tablet38951.5%
No Computing Device7610.1%
Total756100.0%

Internet Access in Searsport

Internet Access in Searsport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet91.2%
Broadband Home60279.6%
Cellular Data Only699.1%
Satellite Internet222.9%
No Internet547.1%
Total756100.0%

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%.