West Kennebunk, ME Demographics

A map of West Kennebunk's Population by Race

West Kennebunk, Maine has an estimated population of 1,395, a large increase from the 1,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 3.5% Native American/Other, 1.9% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Kennebunk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Kennebunk has become more racially diverse since 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 West Kennebunk, that probability was 9.4% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Kennebunk is ranked the 88th 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). West Kennebunk was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Kennebunk's White Population

1,303 residents of West Kennebunk, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Kennebunk is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. West Kennebunk ranks 16th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kennebunk's White population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of West Kennebunk's population has decreased from 95.1% to 93.4%.

West Kennebunk is more White than neighboring Kennebunk (90.9% White), Sanford (88.5% White), and Biddeford (91.5% White). West Kennebunk is less White than neighboring Kennebunkport (95.8% White), and Alfred (100% White).

West Kennebunk's Black Population

0 residents of West Kennebunk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. West Kennebunk ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

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

West Kennebunk is less Black than neighboring Kennebunk (0.1% Black), Sanford (1.3% Black), and Biddeford (0.9% Black).

West Kennebunk's Asian Population

26 residents of West Kennebunk, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Kennebunk is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. West Kennebunk ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kennebunk's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of West Kennebunk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

West Kennebunk is more Asian than neighboring Kennebunkport (0.9% Asian), Alfred (0% Asian), and Biddeford (1.3% Asian). West Kennebunk is less Asian than neighboring Sanford (2.4% Asian).

West Kennebunk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Kennebunk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Kennebunk is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Kennebunk ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kennebunk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Kennebunk's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Kennebunk is less Hispanic than neighboring Kennebunk (5% Hispanic), Kennebunkport (0.1% Hispanic), Sanford (2.5% Hispanic), and Biddeford (3.1% Hispanic).

West Kennebunk's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of West Kennebunk, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Kennebunk is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Kennebunk ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kennebunk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Kennebunk's population has increased from 0.1% to 3.5%.

West Kennebunk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kennebunk (0.2% Native American/Other), Kennebunkport (1.4% Native American/Other), Alfred (0% Native American/Other), Sanford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Biddeford (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Kennebunk's Multiracial Population

17 residents of West Kennebunk, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Kennebunk is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. West Kennebunk ranks 144th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kennebunk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Kennebunk's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

West Kennebunk is more Multiracial than neighboring Alfred (0% Multiracial). West Kennebunk is less Multiracial than neighboring Kennebunk (1.9% Multiracial), Kennebunkport (1.7% Multiracial), Sanford (4.9% Multiracial), and Biddeford (3.1% 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.