Southwest Harbor, Maine

Southwest Harbor is an elementary school district in Hancock County, Maine, for grades K–8. About 1,553 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 13.5 sq mi (35 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,553 ± 330
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Hancock County
Land area
13.5 sq mi (35 km²)
Median household income
$59,205 ± $21,446
Median home value
$428,500 ± $35,387
Water area
9.18 sq mi (23.8 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2312390
Coordinates (central point)
44.257451, -68.312819

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Southwest Harbor, largest first

  1. Town of Southwest Harbor1,553 people
  2. Southwest Harbor (CDP)566 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Mount Desert5.3 mi north
  2. Tremont7.2 mi west

These share a boundary with Southwest Harbor. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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