Harpswell town, Maine
Harpswell town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harpswell town is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,102. The land area covers 24.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,102 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 62 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,598 | ±178 | 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 | 4,286 | ±223 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,598 | ±178 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,688 | ±213 |
| Median Home Value | $609,700 | ±$59,710 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,348 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,250 | ±$14,598 |
| Per Capita Income | $70,110 | ±$7,862 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 279 | ±141 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,696 | ±248 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±2.6% |
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: 5,074 (2024)
ID: 127904
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTMAN
PO BOX 39, HARPSWELL ME 04079-0039
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GUS Population: 313,809 (2024)
ID: 166151
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
142 FEDERAL ST, STE 1, PORTLAND ME 04101-4151
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Harpswell | KG-05 | Harpswell, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bath, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Bath, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Portland, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brunswick, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Brunswick, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New Gloucester, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chebeague Island, 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 | 12.0 mi away | 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011 |
2077253000
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CUNDY`S HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 935 CUNDY'S HARBOR ROAD, HARPSWELL, ME, 04079 |
(207) 725-1461
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Southern Maine Community College
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College | 14.2 mi away | 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME, 04106-1698 |
2077415500
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ORRS ISLAND LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 1699 HARPSWELL ISLAND ROAD, ORRS ISLAND, ME, 04066 |
(207) 833-7811
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Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
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College | 14.9 mi away | 96 India Street, Portland, ME, 04101-0000 |
2077718887
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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 247 SOUTH ROAD, UNIT 3, CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, ME, 04017 |
(207) 846-4351
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Maine College of Art & Design
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College | 15.4 mi away | 522 Congress St., Portland, ME, 04101-3494 |
2076695043
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CLIFF ISLAND LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 13 SOUTH ROAD, CLIFF ISLAND, ME, 04019 | — |
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University of Southern Maine
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College | 15.9 mi away | 96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103 |
2077804141
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ALBERT F. TOTMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 28 PARKER HEAD ROAD, PHIPPSBURG, ME, 04562 |
(207) 389-2309
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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 BRUNSWICK NAS, ME US, located 11.6 miles from Harpswell town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 11.9° | 21.0° | 3.46" | 19.3" |
| February | 32.8° | 13.6° | 23.2° | 3.50" | 13.6" |
| March | 40.9° | 23.5° | 32.2° | 4.06" | 18.7" |
| April | 52.8° | 32.3° | 42.6° | 4.28" | 3.3" |
| May | 64.2° | 43.7° | 53.9° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 72.9° | 53.3° | 63.1° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.3° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 58.2° | 68.0° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.3° | 50.4° | 60.3° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 39.2° | 48.5° | 6.00" | 0.2" |
| November | 46.7° | 29.6° | 38.1° | 5.19" | 1.9" |
| December | 36.8° | 19.7° | 28.3° | 4.30" | 9.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlejohn Island CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Cousins Island CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Brunswick CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Freeport CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Yarmouth CDP | CDP | 11.9 mi | — |
| Falmouth Foreside CDP | CDP | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2300531390. • 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.