Southwest Harbor, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southwest Harbor, Maine
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 Southwest Harbor, Maine
Location in Maine
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Maine | |
| County | Hancock | |
| Settled | 1761 | |
| Incorporated (town) | February 21, 1905 | |
| Villages | Southwest Harbor Manset Seawall |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.69 sq mi (58.77 km2) | |
| • Land | 13.51 sq mi (34.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 9.18 sq mi (23.78 km2) | |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,756 | |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (50.2/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
04679
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| Area code(s) | 207 | |
| FIPS code | 23-72865 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582740 | |
Southwest Harbor is a small town in Maine, located in Hancock County. It's found on Mount Desert Island, which is a beautiful island. In 2020, about 1,756 people lived here. The town includes several smaller villages like Southwest Harbor, Manset, Seawall, Wonderland, and Pemetic Hills.
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Exploring Southwest Harbor's Location
Southwest Harbor is located in the state of Maine. It sits on Mount Desert Island, a well-known island in the area.
Land and Water Areas
The town covers a total area of about 22.69 square miles (58.77 square kilometers). A little over half of this area, about 13.51 square miles (34.99 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 9.18 square miles (23.78 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Southwest Harbor
The number of people living in Southwest Harbor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 888 | — | |
| 1920 | 824 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 888 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,260 | 41.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,534 | 21.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,480 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,657 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,855 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,952 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,966 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,764 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,756 | −0.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,764 people living in Southwest Harbor. These people lived in 835 homes. The town had about 130 people per square mile. Most of the people (97.3%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds.
Many different types of families lived in the town. About 24% of homes had children under 18. About 44% were married couples. The average age of people in the town was 47.2 years old.
Schools in Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor has one school for younger students called Pemetic Elementary School. This school teaches kids from kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade. It used to be a high school, but now it's for elementary students. The school has two baseball fields and a soccer field for sports.
High School Education
After eighth grade, students from Southwest Harbor go to Mount Desert Island High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Mount Desert.
Local Businesses and Industries
Southwest Harbor is home to several interesting businesses, especially those related to boats.
Boat Building and Repair
Hinckley Yachts has its main office, design, building, and repair shops in Southwest Harbor. They make beautiful boats! Other boat companies like Ellis Boat Company and Morris Yachts also build and fix boats here. They often make boats that are perfect for the waters around Maine and New England.
Other Local Companies
MapsAlive, a company that creates interactive maps and floor plans online, is also based in Southwest Harbor.
Coast Guard Presence
The United States Coast Guard has a facility in the town. This means they have a base there to help keep the waters safe. One of their boats, the USCGC Bridle, is based here.
Historic Places
The Claremont Hotel is a very old building, built in 1883. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Southwest Harbor
Some notable people have come from Southwest Harbor:
- Myrna Fahey, an actress
- Wendell Gilley, an artist famous for his bird carvings
- John Johnston, a chemist
- Agnes Newhall Stillwell, an archaeologist
Images for kids
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Pemetic Elementary School
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Southwest Harbor Police Department
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Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Beal's Lobster Pound
See also
In Spanish: Southwest Harbor (Maine) para niños
