West Kennebunk, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Kennebunk, Maine
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Alfred Road
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 West Kennebunk, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.48 sq mi (9.01 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,191 |
| • Density | 342.34/sq mi (132.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04094
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-83330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0578164 |
West Kennebunk is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Kennebunk. This town is part of York County in the state of Maine, United States.
In 2020, about 1,191 people lived in West Kennebunk. It is also part of a larger area. This area includes the cities of Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford.
Where is West Kennebunk Located?
West Kennebunk is found at specific coordinates on a map. These are 43 degrees, 24 minutes, 32 seconds North. It is also 70 degrees, 34 minutes, 43 seconds West. You can see its exact spot using these numbers.
The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They say West Kennebunk covers about 3.5 square miles (9.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in West Kennebunk?
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| 2020 | 1,191 | — | |
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The United States Census helps us learn about the people living in an area. In 2000, there were 809 people in West Kennebunk. These people lived in 316 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Most people in West Kennebunk were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. This included African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households had a single female parent. About one-quarter of households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in West Kennebunk in 2000 was 37 years old. About 27.6% of the population was under 18. About 12.1% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household was about $42,125 per year. For families, the average income was around $47,333. A small number of families lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low.
