Boothbay Harbor town, Maine
Boothbay Harbor town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Boothbay Harbor town is a geographic entity located in Lincoln County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,103. The land area covers 5.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,103 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.8 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,078 | ±135 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,200 | ±187 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,078 | ±135 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,122 | ±181 |
| Median Home Value | $400,600 | ±$49,319 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,058 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,800 | ±$13,205 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,701 | ±$6,058 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 324 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 678 | ±129 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,085 (2024)
ID: 166246
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE OFFICER
11 HOWARD ST, BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME 04538-1819
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GUS Population: 36,491 (2024)
ID: 105826
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 249, WISCASSET ME 04578-0249
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Boothbay Harbor | PK-08 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Boothbay Harbor | 09-12 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bath, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Bath, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bowdoin, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowdoinham, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pemaquid, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bath, ME | |
| 7 Nearby | 3-13 | EDGECOMB, ME | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | WOOLWICH, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bowdoin College
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College | 16.6 mi away | 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011 |
2077253000
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 4 OAK STREET, BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME, 04538 |
(207) 633-3112
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SOUTHPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 1032 HENDRICKS HILL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, ME, 04576 |
(207) 633-2741
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RUTHERFORD LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 2000 STATE ROUTE 129, SOUTH BRISTOL, ME, 04568 |
(207) 644-1882
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LAURA E. RICHARDS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 863 FIVE ISLANDS ROAD, GEORGETOWN, ME, 04548 |
(207) 371-9995
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BRISTOL AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 619 OLD COUNTY ROAD, PEMAQUID, ME, 04558 |
(207) 677-2115
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ALBERT F. TOTMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 28 PARKER HEAD ROAD, PHIPPSBURG, ME, 04562 |
(207) 389-2309
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PATTEN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 33 SUMMER STREET, BATH, ME, 04530 |
(207) 443-5141
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WISCASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 21 HIGH STREET, WISCASSET, ME, 04578 |
(207) 882-7161
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CUNDY`S HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 935 CUNDY'S HARBOR ROAD, HARPSWELL, ME, 04079 |
(207) 725-1461
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WESTPORT ISLAND, ME US, located 4.5 miles from Boothbay Harbor town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0° | 14.3° | 22.7° | 4.37" | — |
| February | 33.3° | 15.9° | 24.6° | 3.91" | — |
| March | 40.5° | 24.3° | 32.4° | 4.92" | — |
| April | 51.4° | 34.3° | 42.9° | 4.33" | — |
| May | 62.5° | 44.1° | 53.3° | 3.60" | — |
| June | 70.1° | 53.4° | 61.7° | 4.43" | — |
| July | 76.3° | 59.2° | 67.8° | 3.69" | — |
| August | 75.9° | 58.6° | 67.2° | 3.24" | — |
| September | 69.2° | 51.4° | 60.3° | 4.32" | — |
| October | 57.8° | 41.7° | 49.7° | 5.17" | — |
| November | 47.3° | 32.3° | 39.8° | 4.35" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 21.8° | 29.3° | 5.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Harbor CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Wiscasset CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Bath city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Damariscotta CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
| Newcastle CDP | CDP | 15.2 mi | — |
| Brunswick CDP | CDP | 15.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301506120. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.