Kittery, ME

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Kittery

Neighborhood

York, ME

Remick Corners / Shepherds Hill

Shaws Hill / Tidewatch Condominiums

Atlantic Heights / Christian Shore

South Eliot / Gould Corner

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

Demographics of Kittery

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.3%

Households with Children

21.7%

School Enrollment K-12

439

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 11.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.8%
Seniors (65+): 27.4%

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: 6.0%
High School / GED: 14.9%
Some College or Associate's: 31.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.3%

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: 20.3%
Single Parents: 1.4%
Couples & Adults: 31.6%
Living Alone: 46.7%

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: 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
Asian: 2.8%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 66.6%
South American: 6.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%

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: 44.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.7%

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: 23.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 68.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

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: 93.0%
Spanish: 2.9%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
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: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 1.9%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.6%

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