Town · Maine
Kittery, Maine
Kittery, town, in York County, Maine. Kittery had 11,420 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,070 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,473 (±22). GEOID 2303137270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,420
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,070 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,473 ±22
Median household income
$93,728
±$13,996 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$468,500
±$31,158 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,716
±$224 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Kittery and what county is it in?
Kittery is a town in York County, Maine. It covers 17.8 square miles of land, 565 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Kittery: Kittery (CDP, 4,973 in 2020) and Kittery Point (CDP, 1,009 in 2020).
Kittery is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kittery, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,420 people lived in Kittery on July 1, 2025, up 13.4% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,070 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,473 (±22).
| Measure | Kittery | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,473±22 | 216,731 | +742 |
| Households | 4,911±304 | 91,413 | +395 |
| Average household size | 2.07±0.13 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,534±312 | 115,091 | +576 |
Kittery's population since 2000
From 9,543 in 2000 to 11,420 in 2025: up 19.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kittery as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kittery?
The median resident of Kittery is 46.8 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kittery | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±2.3 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.7%±2.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.9%±4.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 46.0%±3.1 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8%±2.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6%±3.4 pts | 90.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±3.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±3.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | −4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±2.2 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.0%±5.5 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.9%±4.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6%±3.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kittery earn?
Half of Kittery's 4,911 households earn less than $93,728 a year (±$13,996), against $88,333 in York County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $96,549 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kittery | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,728±$13,996 | $88,333 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,809±$11,146 | $110,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,524±$4,817 | $47,536 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±2.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±8.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.0%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1%±4.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7%±4.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kittery?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Kittery's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $468,500 by its owner (±$31,158). The median renter pays $1,716 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kittery | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $468,500±$31,158 | $395,700 | +$78,001 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716±$224 | $1,339 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±13.3 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,360±$305 | $1,988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2%±6.1 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8%±6.1 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,534±312 | 115,091 | +576 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.8%±4.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9%±7.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2%±5.8 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5%±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9%±2.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.8%±4.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1%±7.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kittery building?
Builders took permits for 191 new housing units in Kittery in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 16.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kittery work and get to work?
56.0% of Kittery's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Kittery | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7%±5.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±3.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 56.0%±6.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.8%±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7%±7.0 pts | 16.8% | +15.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±2.3 | 27.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kittery?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Kittery, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $93,384 (Tract 380.01) to $97,614 (Tract 380.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 380.01York County | 6,985 | $93,384 |
| Tract 380.02York County | 3,488 | $97,614 |
| Tract 9901York County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kittery) · Census block assignment files
How does Kittery compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kittery is the 1,091st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 10th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Kittery ranks 66th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 4th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th | 353 |
| Median household income | 66th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 38th | 353 |
| Median home value | 37th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 224th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 352 |
| Median age | 170th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 291st | 353 |
| Work from home | 40th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 275th | 352 |
Kittery's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Kittery with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kittery?
8 of the 57 figures for Kittery on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kittery are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.