Kennebunkport, ME Demographics

A map of Kennebunkport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,223	1,209	95.8%	95.6%
Multiracial	22	20	1.7%	1.6%
Native American/Other	18	9	1.4%	0.7%
Asian	12	6	0.9%	0.5%
Hispanic	1	17	0.1%	1.3%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Kennebunkport, Maine has an estimated population of 1,276, a less than 1% change from the 1,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennebunkport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennebunkport is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Kennebunkport, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennebunkport is ranked the 93rd 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). Kennebunkport was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennebunkport's White Population

1,223 residents of Kennebunkport, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennebunkport is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Kennebunkport ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.8%.

Kennebunkport is more White than neighboring Kennebunk (90.9% White), Biddeford (91.5% White), West Kennebunk (93.4% White), Saco (83.5% White), and Old Orchard Beach (88% White).

Kennebunkport's Black Population

0 residents of Kennebunkport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennebunkport is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kennebunkport ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kennebunkport is less Black than neighboring Kennebunk (0.1% Black), Biddeford (0.9% Black), Saco (1.9% Black), and Old Orchard Beach (1.9% Black).

Kennebunkport's Asian Population

12 residents of Kennebunkport, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennebunkport is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Kennebunkport ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Kennebunkport is less Asian than neighboring Kennebunk (1.9% Asian), Biddeford (1.3% Asian), West Kennebunk (1.9% Asian), Saco (1.2% Asian), and Old Orchard Beach (1.2% Asian).

Kennebunkport's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Kennebunkport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennebunkport is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kennebunkport ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.1%.

Kennebunkport is more Hispanic than neighboring West Kennebunk (0% Hispanic). Kennebunkport is less Hispanic than neighboring Kennebunk (5% Hispanic), Biddeford (3.1% Hispanic), Saco (3.5% Hispanic), and Old Orchard Beach (4.1% Hispanic).

Kennebunkport's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Kennebunkport, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kennebunkport is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennebunkport ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Kennebunkport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kennebunk (0.2% Native American/Other), Biddeford (0.2% Native American/Other), and Old Orchard Beach (1% Native American/Other). Kennebunkport is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Kennebunk (3.5% Native American/Other), and Saco (1.8% Native American/Other).

Kennebunkport's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Kennebunkport, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennebunkport is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Kennebunkport ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennebunkport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennebunkport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Kennebunkport is more Multiracial than neighboring West Kennebunk (1.2% Multiracial). Kennebunkport is less Multiracial than neighboring Kennebunk (1.9% Multiracial), Biddeford (3.1% Multiracial), Saco (8.1% Multiracial), and Old Orchard Beach (3.9% 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.