Mount Desert
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Mount Desert is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 2,146 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northeast Harbor, 3.6 miles SE.
- 2,146residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 36.9 sq miland area · 95.6 km²
- 58 / sq mipopulation density
- 04660main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Mount Desert
Mount Desert is a town located on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,146 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1789, the town comprises the villages of Otter Creek, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somesville, Hall Quarry, and Pretty Marsh.
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Living in Mount Desert
- Median household income
- $92,813
- Median home value
- $522,100
- Median rent
- $1,341/mo
- Median age
- 54.9
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Mount Desert had 2,146 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,146 |
|---|---|
| Density | 58 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Desert at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,146 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.89 sq mi (95.6 km²) |
| Water area | 17.98 sq mi (46.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3336° N, 68.3304° W |
| ZIP codes | 04660, 04662, 04679 |
| Official website | mtdesert.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300947630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Desert
- Northeast Harbor3.6 mi SE
- Southwest Harbor5.3 mi S
- Bar Harbor5.5 mi NE
- Cranberry Isles7.2 mi SE
- Tremont8.2 mi SW
- Trenton9.6 mi N
- Winter Harbor9.6 mi E
- Blue Hill10.8 mi NW
- Lamoine11.0 mi N
- Brooklin11.8 mi SW
- Sorrento12.1 mi NE
- Surry12.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Desert
What county is Mount Desert in?
Mount Desert is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Mount Desert, ME?
2,146 people lived in Mount Desert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Desert, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04660. Other ZIP codes: 04662, 04679.
What is the elevation of Mount Desert?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Desert?
Northeast Harbor (3.6 mi), Southwest Harbor (5.3 mi), Bar Harbor (5.5 mi), Cranberry Isles (7.2 mi), Tremont (8.2 mi).
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