Boothbay Harbor, ME

City

Demographics of Boothbay Harbor

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.8%

Households with Children

10.9%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.0%
School Age (5-17): 6.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 17.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 43.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 30.6%
Some College or Associate's: 15.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.4%
Single Parents: 0.5%
Couples & Adults: 30.0%
Living Alone: 59.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
Asian: 5.7%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 0.0%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 100.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.8%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 91.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Boothbay Harbor

Neighborhood

Lincoln, ME

West Boothbay Harbor / Bayville

Ocean Point / East Boothbay

Inner Heron Island / Christmas Cove

West Dresden / Dresden Mills

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources