Southwest Harbor, Maine
Southwest Harbor: city in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
About
Southwest Harbor is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,764 and a population density of 78 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,793 inhabitants.
The city was created 265 years ago in 1760.
Quick Facts about Southwest Harbor
| Population | 1,793 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 22.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2798,-68.3250 |
| Altitude | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1761 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:36:43 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 04679 |
| Density | 79 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Southwest Harbor is located at 44°16'47"N 68°19'30"W (44.2798000, -68.3250200).
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Demographics
The population of Southwest Harbor increased by 1.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,764 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,770 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,767 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,776 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,774 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,775 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,781 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,782 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,791 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,792 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,793 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Southwest Harbor, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160959 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor (ME) | 04609 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Southwest Harbor, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
| ROD | Rockland, Maine | 517A Main St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Southwest Harbor.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Harbor Post Office | Southwest Harbor (ME) | 04679 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,249 | City in Maine |
| Bar Harbor | 5,594 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Bucksport | 4,916 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Blue Hill | 2,651 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Hancock | 2,440 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Orland | 2,173 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Deer Isle | 1,911 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Gouldsboro | 1,743 | City in United States of America |
| Dedham | 1,666 | Town in Maine |
| Tremont | 1,602 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Trenton | 1,568 | Town in Maine |
| Franklin | 1,567 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Surry | 1,504 | Town in Virginia |
| Sullivan | 1,261 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot | 1,220 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Sedgwick | 1,175 | Town in Maine |
Distance to Other Cities
Southwest Harbor distances to largest Maine cities