Searsport, ME Profile: Facts & Data

The Searsport CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 1,002 as of July 1, 2024. Searsport ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maine. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Searsport is located at latitude 44.4584 and longitude -68.9242 in Waldo County. The formal boundaries for the Searsport Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 4.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.99 sq. miles. Waldo County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Searsport Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Searsport Census Designated Place is located within Town of Searsport, a minor civil division (MCD) of Waldo County.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Searsport, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,002 (100%)
Population in Households	1,002 (100.0%)
Population in Families	721 (72.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	230
Diversity Index²	18


INCOME
Median Household Income	$53,461
Average Household Income	$76,093
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	37%
Per Capita Income	$36,907
Wealth Index⁵	63
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (57.6)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	631 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	327 (51.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	159 (25.2%)
Vacant Housing Units	145 (23.0%)
Median Home Value	$319,079
Average Home Value	$300,688
Housing Affordability Index³	64

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	486
Average Household Size	2.06
Family Households	268
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Searsport, ME - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Searsport to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	0.07%	-0.28%
Households	-0.14%	-0.04%
Families		-0.38%
Median Household Income		1.07%
Per Capita Income		1.67%
Owner Occupied HU		1.14%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 104	34th
Population Density	# 124	21st
Median Household Income	# 105	33rd
Housing Affordability Index	# 23	15th
Per Capita Income	# 83	47th
Diversity Index	# 74	52nd

Searsport, ME Profile: Facts & Data

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Searsport, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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