Southwest Harbor, ME Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Southwest Harbor?

Per Capita income in Southwest Harbor is $26,437.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Southwest Harbor?

Median Family Income in Southwest Harbor is $59,333.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Southwest Harbor?

Median Household Income in Southwest Harbor is $30,625.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Southwest Harbor?

Income or Wage Gap in Southwest Harbor is 57.6%.Women in Southwest Harbor earn 42.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Southwest Harbor?

Inequality or Gini Index in Southwest Harbor is 0.45.

Q: What is the Total Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Population of Southwest Harbor is 526.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Male Population of Southwest Harbor is 225.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Female Population of Southwest Harbor is 301.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Southwest Harbor?

There are 74.75 Males per 100 Females in Southwest Harbor.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Southwest Harbor?

There are 133.78 Females per 100 Males in Southwest Harbor.

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Southwest Harbor Map

Southwest Harbor Overview

$26,437

PER CAPITA INCOME

$59,333

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$30,625

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

57.6%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

42.4¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.45

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

526

TOTAL POPULATION

225

MALE POPULATION

301

FEMALE POPULATION

74.75

MALES / 100 FEMALES

133.78

FEMALES / 100 MALES

48.7

MEDIAN AGE

3.2

AVG FAMILY SIZE

1.7

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

166

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

40.2%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

20.6%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Southwest Harbor Zip Codes

4679

Southwest Harbor Area Codes

207

Income in Southwest Harbor

Income Overview in Southwest Harbor

Per Capita Income in Southwest Harbor is $26,437, while median incomes of families and households are $59,333 and $30,625 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	526	$26,437
Median Family Income	90	$59,333
Mean Family Income	90	$65,632
Median Household Income	306	$30,625
Mean Household Income	306	$43,443
Income Deficit	90	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	526	57.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	526	42.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	526	0.45

Earnings by Sex in Southwest Harbor

Average Earnings in Southwest Harbor are $35,787, $38,409 for men and $16,295 for women, a difference of 57.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	80 (46.8%)	$38,409
Female	91 (53.2%)	$16,295
Total	171 (100.0%)	$35,787

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Southwest Harbor

The most common earnings brackets in Southwest Harbor are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (38 | 47.5%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (28 | 30.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	4 (5.0%)	3 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999	1 (1.3%)	23 (25.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	28 (30.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999	1 (1.3%)	4 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999	38 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	3 (3.7%)	6 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	15 (18.8%)	8 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999	4 (5.0%)	9 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	9 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	91 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Southwest Harbor

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	$58,000	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$38,977	$16,429

Family Income in Southwest Harbor

Family Income Brackets in Southwest Harbor

According to the Southwest Harbor family income data, there are 33 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.7% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3	3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	31	34.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	33	36.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	14	15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	3	3.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	6	6.7%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Southwest Harbor

2-person families (39 | 43.3%) account for the highest median family income in Southwest Harbor with $64,653 per family, while 2-person families (39 | 43.3%) have the highest median income of $32,326 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	39 (43.3%)	$64,653
3-Person Families	36 (40.0%)	$36,389
4-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
5-Person Families	15 (16.7%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	90 (100.0%)	$59,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in Southwest Harbor

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	32 (35.6%)	$0
1 Earner	55 (61.1%)	$37,269
2 Earners	3 (3.3%)	$0
3+ Earners	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	90 (100.0%)	$59,333

Household Income in Southwest Harbor

Household Income Brackets in Southwest Harbor

With 64 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Southwest Harbor, accounting for 20.9% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	31	10.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	40	13.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	64	20.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	39	12.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	42	13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	47	15.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	14	4.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	3.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	17	5.6%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Southwest Harbor

The median household income in Southwest Harbor is $30,625, with the highest median household income of $23,750 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 152 households (49.7%) 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 3 households (1.0%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	3 (1.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	62 (20.3%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	89 (29.1%)	$0
65+ Years	152 (49.7%)	$23,750
Total	306 (100.0%)	$30,625

Poverty in Southwest Harbor

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Southwest Harbor

With 8.4% poverty level for males and 18.2% for females among the residents of Southwest Harbor, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	4 (100.0%)	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	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	4 (23.5%)	23 (45.1%)
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%)	3 (5.3%)
75 Years and over	6 (30.0%)	25 (31.7%)
Total	18 (8.4%)	54 (18.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Southwest Harbor

According to the poverty statistics in Southwest Harbor, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 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	27 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	30 (100.0%)	48 (100.0%)
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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	13 (76.5%)	28 (54.9%)
35 to 44 Years	26 (100.0%)	19 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	32 (100.0%)	39 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	27 (100.0%)	54 (94.7%)
75 Years and over	14 (70.0%)	54 (68.3%)
Total	196 (91.6%)	242 (81.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Southwest Harbor

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	87 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Southwest Harbor

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)

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

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)

Race in Southwest Harbor

The most populous races in Southwest Harbor are White / Caucasian (508 | 96.6%), Black / African American (11 | 2.1%), and Two or more Races (7 | 1.3%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	11	2.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	508	96.6%
Two or more Races	7	1.3%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	526	100.0%

Ancestry in Southwest Harbor

The most populous ancestries reported in Southwest Harbor are English (247 | 47.0%), Irish (131 | 24.9%), Ukrainian (86 | 16.4%), French (65 | 12.4%), and Polish (18 | 3.4%), together accounting for 104.0% of all Southwest Harbor residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	14	2.7%
Canadian	14	2.7%
English	247	47.0%
French	65	12.4%
German	1	0.2%
Indian (Asian)	2	0.4%
Irish	131	24.9%
Italian	13	2.5%
Mexican	3	0.6%
Polish	18	3.4%
Scandinavian	2	0.4%
Scottish	9	1.7%
Ukrainian	86	16.4%
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Immigrants in Southwest Harbor

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Southwest Harbor came from England (18 | 3.4%), Europe (18 | 3.4%), and Northern Europe (18 | 3.4%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Southwest Harbor residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
England	18	3.4%
Europe	18	3.4%
Northern Europe	18	3.4%
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Sex and Age in Southwest Harbor

The most populous age groups in Southwest Harbor are 5 to 9 Years (34 | 15.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (48 | 16.0%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	31 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years	34 (15.1%)	48 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	4 (1.8%)	3 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years	17 (7.6%)	23 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years	4 (1.8%)	33 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Years	15 (6.7%)	15 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years	13 (5.8%)	4 (1.3%)
45 to 49 Years	27 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	10 (4.4%)	12 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years	22 (9.8%)	27 (9.0%)
65 to 69 Years	3 (1.3%)	46 (15.3%)
70 to 74 Years	24 (10.7%)	11 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years	6 (2.7%)	22 (7.3%)
85 Years and over	14 (6.2%)	45 (14.9%)
Total	225 (100.0%)	301 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Southwest Harbor

Median Family Size in Southwest Harbor

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	87 (96.7%)	3.21
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	3 (3.3%)	3.67
Total Families	90 (100.0%)	3.22

Median Household Size in Southwest Harbor

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	87 (28.4%)	3.21
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	3 (1.0%)	5.00
Non-family	216 (70.6%)	-
Total Households	306 (100.0%)	1.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Southwest Harbor

Out of a total of 306 households in Southwest Harbor, 90 (29.4%) are family households, while 216 (70.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 39, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 216.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	216 (70.6%)
2-Person Households	39 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	33 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	15 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	90 (29.4%)	216 (70.6%)

Female Fertility in Southwest Harbor

Fertility by Age in Southwest Harbor

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 Southwest Harbor

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 Southwest Harbor

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Southwest Harbor

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 Southwest Harbor

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%)

Employment Characteristics in Southwest Harbor

Employment by Class of Employer in Southwest Harbor

Among the 138 employed individuals in Southwest Harbor, private company employees (70 | 50.7%), federal government employees (30 | 21.7%), and self-employed (incorporated) (15 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	70	50.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	15	10.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	12	8.7%
Local Government Employees	0	0.0%
State Government Employees	11	8.0%
Federal Government Employees	30	21.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	138	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Southwest Harbor

According to the labor force statistics for Southwest Harbor, out of the total population over 16 years of age (413), 40.2% or 166 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.6% or 34 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 1 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 90.3% or 28 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	27 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	9 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	32 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	12 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	20 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	31 (36.9%)	28 (90.3%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	166 (40.2%)	34 (20.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Southwest Harbor

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	80 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	39 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	127 (57.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Southwest Harbor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Southwest Harbor are , and Management (20 | 18.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Southwest Harbor are Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 25.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 8.3%), and Healthcare Support (6 | 5.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	6 (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	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	3 (33.3%)	6 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	3 (7.1%)	39 (92.9%)
Total (Overall)	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Southwest Harbor are Sales & Related (15 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (3 | 2.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	4 (26.7%)	11 (73.3%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	4 (22.2%)	14 (77.8%)
Total (Overall)	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Southwest Harbor are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 0.9%).

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	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Southwest Harbor are , and Production (27 | 25.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Southwest Harbor

Employment Industries in Southwest Harbor

Employment Industries by Sex in Southwest Harbor

The Southwest Harbor industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Retail Trade (91.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	31 (91.2%)	3 (8.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	14 (82.4%)	3 (17.6%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	55 (50.9%)	53 (49.1%)

Education in Southwest Harbor

School Enrollment in Southwest Harbor

The most common levels of schooling among the 84 students in Southwest Harbor are elementary school (78 | 92.9%), kindergarten (4 | 4.8%), and college / undergraduate (2 | 2.4%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	4.8%
Elementary School	78	92.9%
Middle School	0	0.0%
High School	0	0.0%
College / Undergraduate	2	2.4%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	84	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Southwest Harbor

Out of a total of 84 students who are enrolled in schools in Southwest Harbor, 7 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 77 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (8.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	75 (91.5%)	7 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	2 (100.0%)	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	77 (91.7%)	7 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Southwest Harbor

Business (26 | 21.5%), science & technology (25 | 20.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (18 | 14.9%), liberal arts & history (15 | 12.4%), and arts & humanities (13 | 10.7%) are the most common fields of study among 121 individuals in Southwest Harbor who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	18	14.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	5	4.1%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	25	20.7%
Business	26	21.5%
Education	11	9.1%
Literature & Languages	8	6.6%
Liberal Arts & History	15	12.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	13	10.7%
Total	121	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Southwest Harbor

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Southwest Harbor

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Southwest Harbor are males with 1 vehicle (38, accounting for 55.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (39, making up 71.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	4 (5.8%)	3 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle	38 (55.1%)	39 (73.6%)
2 Vehicles	24 (34.8%)	8 (15.1%)
3 Vehicles	3 (4.3%)	3 (5.7%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	69 (100.0%)	53 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Southwest Harbor

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Southwest Harbor are less than 5 minutes (48 commuters, 38.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (40 commuters, 32.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (16 commuters, 12.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	48	38.4%
5 to 9 Minutes	40	32.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	4	3.2%
15 to 19 Minutes	16	12.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	0	0.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	6	4.8%
30 to 34 Minutes	11	8.8%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Southwest Harbor

The most common commute times in Southwest Harbor are less than 5 minutes (44 commuters, 60.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (31 commuters, 59.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	44 (60.3%)	4 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes	9 (12.3%)	31 (59.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	2 (2.7%)	14 (26.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	3 (4.1%)	3 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes	11 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Southwest Harbor

The most frequent times of departure to work in Southwest Harbor are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (27, 37.0%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (28, 53.8%) 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	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	27 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	12 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	2 (2.7%)	11 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	27 (37.0%)	3 (5.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	4 (5.5%)	28 (53.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	73 (100.0%)	52 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Southwest Harbor

Occupancy by Ownership in Southwest Harbor

Of the total 306 dwellings in Southwest Harbor, owner-occupied units account for 61 (19.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 245 (80.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	61	19.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	245	80.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	306	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Southwest Harbor

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	216	70.6%
2-Person Household	39	12.8%
3-Person Household	33	10.8%
4+ Person Household	18	5.9%
Total Housing Units	306	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Southwest Harbor

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	34 (15.7%)	182 (84.3%)
2-Person Household	21 (53.8%)	18 (46.2%)
3-Person Household	6 (18.2%)	27 (81.8%)
4+ Person Household	0 (0.0%)	18 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units	61 (19.9%)	245 (80.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Southwest Harbor

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	9 (9.3%)	88 (90.7%)
College/Associate Degree	23 (20.3%)	90 (79.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	29 (31.2%)	64 (68.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Southwest Harbor

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	39	12.8%
35 to 44 Years	26	8.5%
45 to 54 Years	27	8.8%
55 to 64 Years	62	20.3%
65 to 74 Years	66	21.6%
75 to 84 Years	40	13.1%
85 Years and Over	46	15.0%
Total	306	100.0%

Housing Finances in Southwest Harbor

Median Income by Occupancy in Southwest Harbor

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	61 (19.9%)	$0
Renter-Occupied	245 (80.1%)	$23,162
Average	306 (100.0%)	$30,625

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Southwest Harbor

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	40 (16.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	39 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	42 (17.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	32 (52.5%)	15 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	12 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	17 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (100.0%)	245 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Southwest Harbor

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)
$300 to $499	25 (41.0%)	67 (27.4%)
$500 to $799	24 (39.3%)	12 (4.9%)
$800 to $999	3 (4.9%)	70 (28.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	9 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (100.0%)	245 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Southwest Harbor

Housing Structures in Southwest Harbor

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	95	31.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	43	14.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	11	3.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	57	18.6%
10 or more Apartments	100	32.7%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	306	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Southwest Harbor

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	61 (64.2%)	34 (35.8%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	43 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	57 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	100 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (19.9%)	245 (80.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Southwest Harbor

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	131 (53.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms	9 (14.7%)	73 (29.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms	37 (60.7%)	6 (2.5%)
8 or more Rooms	15 (24.6%)	29 (11.8%)
Total	61 (100.0%)	245 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Southwest Harbor

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	8 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	0 (0.0%)	68 (27.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	53 (86.9%)	166 (67.8%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (100.0%)	245 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Southwest Harbor

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	73 (29.8%)
1 Vehicle	23 (37.7%)	157 (64.1%)
2 Vehicles	35 (57.4%)	15 (6.1%)
3 or more Vehicles	3 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (100.0%)	245 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Southwest Harbor

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Southwest Harbor

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	52	9
Median Property Value	$420,700	$0
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	$517	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,500	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Southwest Harbor

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	20 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	29 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	52 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Southwest Harbor

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	32 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	17 (32.7%)	9 (100.0%)
Total	52 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Southwest Harbor

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	6 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	11 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more	35 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	52 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Southwest Harbor

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	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	52 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Southwest Harbor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southwest Harbor

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	65 (91.5%)	6 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	462 (93.3%)	33 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Southwest Harbor

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Southwest Harbor

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	147 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	113 (80.7%)	27 (19.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	130 (95.6%)	6 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southwest Harbor

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	13 (20.3%)	51 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	30 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	33 (46.5%)	32 (45.1%)
65 to 74 Years	84 (100.0%)	9 (10.7%)
75 Years and over	99 (100.0%)	69 (69.7%)
Total	271 (54.7%)	269 (54.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Southwest Harbor

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	13 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (5.7%)	5 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (22.2%)	8 (14.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (70.0%)	46 (58.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Southwest Harbor

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Southwest Harbor: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

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%)	5 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (70.0%)	3 (3.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Southwest Harbor: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

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	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Southwest Harbor: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

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%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Southwest Harbor: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	13 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (22.2%)	8 (14.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (70.0%)	43 (54.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Southwest Harbor: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	13 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	19 (24.0%)

Technology Access in Southwest Harbor

Computing Device Access in Southwest Harbor

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	152	49.7%
Smartphone	178	58.2%
Tablet	94	30.7%
No Computing Device	108	35.3%
Total	306	100.0%

Internet Access in Southwest Harbor

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	153	50.0%
Cellular Data Only	21	6.9%
Satellite Internet	20	6.5%
No Internet	121	39.5%
Total	306	100.0%

Southwest Harbor Summary

Southwest Harbor is a town located on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bar Harbor, Maine Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,764 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Southwest Harbor was first settled in 1763 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was incorporated in 1883 and was named after the harbor located on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island.

The town was a major fishing and shipbuilding center in the 19th century. The harbor was home to a number of schooners and other vessels, and the town was a major supplier of lumber and granite.

Geography

Southwest Harbor is located on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island, which is the largest island off the coast of Maine. The town is bordered by the towns of Tremont to the north, Bar Harbor to the east, and Cranberry Isles to the south.

The town is situated on the western side of Somes Sound, a fjord-like body of water that separates Mount Desert Island from the mainland. The town is also home to several small islands, including Baker Island, Bear Island, and Long Island.

The town has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 21.2 square miles is land and 3.0 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Harbor is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several marinas, which attract visitors from all over the world. The town is also home to several restaurants, shops, and galleries.

The town is also home to several boatyards, which provide services such as boat repair and maintenance. The town is also home to several lobster fishing operations, which provide fresh seafood to local restaurants and markets.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,764 people, 817 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 83.2 people per square mile. There were 1,039 housing units at an average density of 48.9 per square mile.

The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 817 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Southwest Harbor?

Per Capita income in Southwest Harbor is $26,437.

What is the Median Family Income in Southwest Harbor?

Median Family Income in Southwest Harbor is $59,333.

What is the Median Household income in Southwest Harbor?

Median Household Income in Southwest Harbor is $30,625.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Southwest Harbor?

Income or Wage Gap in Southwest Harbor is 57.6%.

Women in Southwest Harbor earn 42.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Southwest Harbor?

Inequality or Gini Index in Southwest Harbor is 0.45.

What is the Total Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Population of Southwest Harbor is 526.

What is the Total Male Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Male Population of Southwest Harbor is 225.

What is the Total Female Population of Southwest Harbor?

Total Female Population of Southwest Harbor is 301.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Southwest Harbor?

There are 74.75 Males per 100 Females in Southwest Harbor.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Southwest Harbor?

There are 133.78 Females per 100 Males in Southwest Harbor.

What is the Median Population Age in Southwest Harbor?

Median Population Age in Southwest Harbor is 48.7 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Southwest Harbor

Average Family Size in Southwest Harbor is 3.2 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Southwest Harbor

Average Household Size in Southwest Harbor is 1.7 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Southwest Harbor?

There are 166 People in the Labor Forcein in Southwest Harbor.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Southwest Harbor?

40.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Southwest Harbor.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Southwest Harbor?

Unemployment Rate in Southwest Harbor is 20.6%.