Southwest Harbor town, Maine
Southwest Harbor town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Southwest Harbor town is a geographic entity located in Hancock County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,873. The land area covers 13.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,873 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs | ±9.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 731 | ±104 | 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 | 1,450 | ±135 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 731 | ±104 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 719 | ±126 |
| Median Home Value | $428,500 | ±$35,387 |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,205 | ±$21,446 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,995 | ±$10,587 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 142 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 836 | ±214 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84% | ±9.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 1,846 (2024)
ID: 166225
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 745, SOUTHWEST HARBOR ME 04679-0745
|
|
GUS Population: 56,946 (2024)
ID: 183964
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK CFO
50 STATE STREET, SUITE 7, ELLSWORTH ME 04605
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Southwest Harbor | PK-08 | Southwest Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Blue Hill, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brooklin, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bar Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cranberry Isles, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Frenchboro, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Northeast Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bar Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Prospect Harbor, ME | |
| 7 Nearby | 14-17 | BLUE HILL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
College of the Atlantic
|
College | 10.5 mi away | 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 |
2072885015
|
|
SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 1.7 mi away | 338 MAIN STREET, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME, 04679 |
(207) 244-7065
|
|
BASS HARBOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 2.4 mi away | 89 BERNARD ROAD, BERNARD, ME, 04612 |
(207) 244-3798
|
|
GREAT CRANBERRY LIBRARY
|
Library | 2.4 mi away | 251 CRANBERRY ROAD, CRANBERRY ISLES, ME, 04625 |
(207) 244-7358
|
|
NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY
|
Library | 2.7 mi away | 1 JOY ROAD, NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME, 04662 |
(207) 276-3333
|
|
ISLESFORD LIBRARY
|
Library | 3.9 mi away | 10 MOSSWOOD ROAD, ISLESFORD, ME, 04646 |
(207) 244-9565
|
|
SOMESVILLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
|
Library | 7.3 mi away | 1116 MAIN STREET, MOUNT DESERT, ME, 04660 |
(207) 244-7404
|
|
SWANS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 7.7 mi away | 451 ATLANTIC ROAD, SWAN'S ISLAND, ME, 04685 |
(207) 526-4330
|
|
FRENCHBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.2 mi away | 21 HIGH ROAD, FRENCHBORO, ME, 04635 |
(207) 334-2924
|
|
JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.4 mi away | 34 MOUNT DESERT STREET, BAR HARBOR, ME, 04609 |
(207) 288-4245
|
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 ACADIA NP, ME US, located 8.5 miles from Southwest 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 | 32.5° | 15.1° | 23.8° | 4.48" | — |
| February | 34.9° | 17.5° | 26.2° | 3.84" | — |
| March | 41.6° | 25.0° | 33.3° | 4.94" | — |
| April | 53.2° | 34.8° | 44.0° | 5.15" | — |
| May | 64.5° | 44.8° | 54.7° | 4.50" | — |
| June | 73.9° | 53.8° | 63.9° | 4.28" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 60.2° | 69.7° | 3.27" | — |
| August | 78.3° | 59.7° | 69.0° | 3.45" | — |
| September | 70.9° | 52.8° | 61.9° | 4.22" | — |
| October | 58.5° | 42.8° | 50.6° | 5.86" | — |
| November | 47.8° | 32.7° | 40.3° | 5.89" | — |
| December | 37.8° | 22.4° | 30.1° | 5.66" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Harbor CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Northeast Harbor CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Bar Harbor CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Winter Harbor CDP | CDP | 14.4 mi | — |
| Blue Hill CDP | CDP | 16.5 mi | — |
| Ellsworth city | City | 24.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2300972865. • 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.