Swans Island
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Swans Island is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tremont, 9.0 miles N.
- 355residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.2 km²
- 29 / sq mipopulation density
- 04685ZIP code
About Swans Island
Swan's Island is an island town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is named after Colonel James Swan, of Fife, Scotland, who purchased the island and some surrounding areas and organized their colonization in the eighteenth century. The population was 355 at the 2020 census. The town is accessible by state ferry service from Bass Harbor.
The island has a summertime population of approximately 1,000. There is a general store on the island, which opened in spring 2007, and at least one inn. There are also a number of small cottage-industry shops. The main industry is lobster fishing, which employs 40 people full-time and many others in part-time work.
Swan's Island is also home to the Sweet Chariot Music Festival, an annual summertime show of folk music and sea chanties.
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Living in Swans Island
- Median household income
- $86,250
- Median home value
- $316,700
- Median rent
- $2,125/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Swans Island had 355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 29 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swans Island at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 355 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.41 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Water area | 68.40 sq mi (177.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1274° N, 68.4412° W |
| ZIP code | 04685 |
| Official website | townofswansisland.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300975455 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swans Island
- Tremont9.0 mi N
- Frenchboro9.7 mi E
- Brooklin10.1 mi NW
- Stonington10.2 mi W
- Isle au Haut10.8 mi SW
- Southwest Harbor11.0 mi NE
- Northeast Harbor13.5 mi NE
- Cranberry Isles14.0 mi NE
- Mount Desert15.3 mi N
- Sedgwick17.9 mi NW
- Deer Isle18.8 mi W
- Vinalhaven19.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swans Island
What county is Swans Island in?
Swans Island is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Swans Island, ME?
355 people lived in Swans Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swans Island, ME?
The ZIP code of Swans Island is 04685.
What is the elevation of Swans Island?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swans Island?
Tremont (9.0 mi), Frenchboro (9.7 mi), Brooklin (10.1 mi), Stonington (10.2 mi), Isle au Haut (10.8 mi).
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