Southwest Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Southwest Harbor is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 1,756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northeast Harbor, 2.5 miles NE.
- 1,756residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 130 / sq mipopulation density
- 04679ZIP code
About Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Located on Mount Desert Island, the population was 1,756 at the 2020 census. The municipality contains within it the villages of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Seawall, Wonderland, and Pemetic Hills.
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Living in Southwest Harbor
- Median household income
- $59,205
- Median home value
- $428,500
- Median rent
- $959/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Southwest Harbor had 1,756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 130 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southwest Harbor at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,756 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.51 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 9.18 sq mi (23.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2575° N, 68.3128° W |
| ZIP code | 04679 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300972865 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southwest Harbor
- Northeast Harbor2.5 mi NE
- Cranberry Isles4.2 mi E
- Mount Desert5.3 mi N
- Tremont7.2 mi W
- Frenchboro8.1 mi SE
- Bar Harbor10.0 mi N
- Winter Harbor10.9 mi NE
- Swans Island11.0 mi SW
- Brooklin11.3 mi W
- Blue Hill14.6 mi NW
- Trenton14.9 mi N
- Lamoine16.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Harbor
What county is Southwest Harbor in?
Southwest Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Southwest Harbor, ME?
1,756 people lived in Southwest Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southwest Harbor, ME?
The ZIP code of Southwest Harbor is 04679.
What is the elevation of Southwest Harbor?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southwest Harbor?
Northeast Harbor (2.5 mi), Cranberry Isles (4.2 mi), Mount Desert (5.3 mi), Tremont (7.2 mi), Frenchboro (8.1 mi).
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