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York County

Population in July 2007: 866.
Males: 417  (48.2%)
Females: 449  (51.8%)

Median resident age:  36.9 years
Maine median age:  38.6 years

Zip codes: 04094.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,559 (it was $42,125 in 2000)
West Kennebunk:  $50,559
Maine:  $45,888

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,624
West Kennebunk:  $22,624
Maine:  $24,977

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $252,358 (it was $128,000 in 2000)
West Kennebunk:  $252,358
Maine:  $176,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $299,262; Detached houses: $309,335; In 2-unit structures: $278,590; Mobile homes: $45,000

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Races in West Kennebunk:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in West Kennebunk: 125.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (26.9%), Irish (23.4%), German (14.2%), French (13.0%), Italian (9.9%), Polish (8.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 143 feet

Land area: 3.47 square miles.

Population density: 250 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in West Kennebunk

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Kennebunk CDP

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

9 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.1%
Maine:  2.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

West Kennebunk:  1.0% ($1,299)
Maine:  1.5% ($1,417)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (23.6 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (79.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (244.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Kennebunk, ME (1.5 miles ), Arundel, ME (2.0 miles ), Wells, ME (2.5 miles ), Kennebunkport, ME (2.6 miles ), South Sanford, ME (2.6 miles ), Kennebunkport, ME (2.6 miles ), Lyman, ME (2.7 miles ).

Latitude: 43.41 N, Longitude: 70.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Beverage and tobacco products (4%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (20%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (18%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



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West Kennebunk-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.2 miles away from the West Kennebunk place center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/10/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


West Kennebunk-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from West Kennebunk center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 66.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from West Kennebunk center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 52.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from West Kennebunk center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near West Kennebunk:
  • SOUTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME)
  • HENRIETTA D GOODALL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SANFORD, ME)
  • YORK HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; YORK, ME)

Political contributions by individuals in West Kennebunk, ME

Amtrak stations near West Kennebunk:
  • 7 miles: WELLS (696 SANFORD ST.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.
  • 9 miles: SACO (130 MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office.
  • 13 miles: OLD ORCHARD BEACH (11 FIRST ST.) - Seasonal Station. Services: ticket office, public payphones.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Kennebunk:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 8 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 25 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 25 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 26 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
  • NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; FT enrollment: 3,388)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 57 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,384)

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Notable location: Mousam River Campground (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in West Kennebunk: West Kennebunkport United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Maine:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  70.6%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.7%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  5.5%
Whole state:  10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  2.3%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Kennebunk, ME


4 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children


West Kennebunk compared to Maine state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (98%)
  • Electricity (2%)


Religion statistics for West Kennebunk

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents72.5%6.5%5.4%4.5%2.5%
Congregations17.2%16.4%13.9%12.3%4.9%
NameAssemblies of GodGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSalvation ArmyOther religions
Adherents1.6%1.3%1.1%0.7%3.9%
Congregations6.6%0.8%2.5%1.6%23.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,481 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.27%
Maine average:  6.39%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($333 average AGI)
York County:  0.08%
Maine average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cumberland County, ME  1.61% ($37,688 average AGI)
from Strafford County, NH  0.52% ($36,557)
from Rockingham County, NH  0.42% ($46,742)


6.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,248 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.63%
Maine average:  6.44%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($169 average AGI)
York County:  0.04%
Maine average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cumberland County, ME  1.71% ($38,497 average AGI)
to Strafford County, NH  0.59% ($34,097)
to Rockingham County, NH  0.41% ($45,576)


Strongest AM radio stations in West Kennebunk:
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIDE (1400 AM; 1 kW; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: SACO BAY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPHX (1220 AM; 1 kW; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING L.L.C.)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Kennebunk:
  • WQEZ (104.7 FM; KENNEBUNKPORT, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBQQ (99.3 FM; KENNEBUNK, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBQW (106.3 FM; SCARBOROUGH, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around West Kennebunk:
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • David J Saska, Alewive Park Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 64.3 m, Overall height: 66.1 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KA1TWM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/22/1999, Expiration Date: 03/22/2009
    Registrant: Arthur A Bristol, Old Falls Rd, West Kennebunk, ME 04094
  • Call Sign: KA1ZXG, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/21/1992, Expiration Date: 04/21/2002, Cancelation Date: 04/22/2004
    Registrant: Richard N Burgess, West Kennebunk, ME 04094
  • Call Sign: KB1HPS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00432586
    Grant Date: 12/12/2001, Expiration Date: 12/12/2011, Certifier: William A Grady
    Registrant: William A Grady, West Kennebunk, ME 04094


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 88 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8144V , Serial Number: A1500540, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas A Quist, Po Box 436, West Kennebunk, ME 04094



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$178,99412$151,7854$85,0401$154,4501$79,720
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$98,3552$290,6001$92,9400$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$59,96010$198,7211$109,9500$01$49,820
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$90,5402$199,8050$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$300,4800$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0280.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$213,9751$224,890
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$79,8900$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$103,7700$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0280.01

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