Kennebunk, ME Demographics

A map of Kennebunk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,656	5,371	90.9%	93.0%
Hispanic	309	115	5.0%	2.0%
Multiracial	119	147	1.9%	2.5%
Asian	117	85	1.9%	1.5%
Native American/Other	14	36	0.2%	0.6%
Black	6	22	0.1%	0.4%

Kennebunk, Maine has an estimated population of 6,221, an increase from the 5,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennebunk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennebunk has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kennebunk, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennebunk is ranked the 27th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kennebunk was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennebunk's White Population

5,656 residents of Kennebunk, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Kennebunk ranks 54th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Kennebunk's population has decreased from 93.0% to 90.9%.

Kennebunk is more White than neighboring Saco (83.5% White). Kennebunk is less White than neighboring West Kennebunk (93.4% White), Kennebunkport (95.8% White), Biddeford (91.5% White), and Alfred (100% White).

Kennebunk's Black Population

6 residents of Kennebunk, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kennebunk ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Kennebunk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kennebunk is more Black than neighboring West Kennebunk (0% Black), Kennebunkport (0% Black), and Alfred (0% Black). Kennebunk is less Black than neighboring Biddeford (0.9% Black), and Saco (1.9% Black).

Kennebunk's Asian Population

117 residents of Kennebunk, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Kennebunk ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Asian residents' share of Kennebunk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Kennebunk is more Asian than neighboring Kennebunkport (0.9% Asian), Biddeford (1.3% Asian), Saco (1.2% Asian), and Alfred (0% Asian).

Kennebunk's Hispanic Population

309 residents of Kennebunk, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennebunk is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kennebunk ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 168.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennebunk's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.0%.

Kennebunk is more Hispanic than neighboring West Kennebunk (0% Hispanic), Kennebunkport (0.1% Hispanic), Biddeford (3.1% Hispanic), Saco (3.5% Hispanic), and Alfred (0% Hispanic).

Kennebunk's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Kennebunk, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennebunk ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennebunk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Kennebunk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alfred (0% Native American/Other). Kennebunk is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Kennebunk (3.5% Native American/Other), Kennebunkport (1.4% Native American/Other), and Saco (1.8% Native American/Other).

Kennebunk's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Kennebunk, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennebunk is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Kennebunk ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennebunk's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Kennebunk is more Multiracial than neighboring West Kennebunk (1.2% Multiracial), Kennebunkport (1.7% Multiracial), and Alfred (0% Multiracial). Kennebunk is less Multiracial than neighboring Biddeford (3.1% Multiracial), and Saco (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.