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Bar Harbor, ME
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Maine.
Population
2,296
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
723
ZIP codes
0
Bar Harbor and its ZIP codes
Bar Harbor at a glance
- Bar Harbor is about 16 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,701, 9% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $626,900 (about 2.1 times the Maine figure) and median rent is $1,070 a month.
Local data for Bar Harbor, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bar Harbor, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,701
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$626,900
Median rent
$1,070/mo
Homeownership
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
63.4%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (325), German Americans (207), Italian Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Bar Harbor.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,173
23,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$589M
FY 2026, $10,609 per person
How people get to work
Bar Harbor, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.1%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked28.0%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bar Harbor, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
827
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
284
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 15°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bar Harbor, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Bar Harbor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter HarborCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Northeast HarborCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Southwest HarborCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| EllsworthCity | 19 mi | 79.3 |
| MilbridgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bar Harbor, ME in?
- Bar Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.
- What is the population of Bar Harbor, ME?
- About 2,296 people live in Bar Harbor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bar Harbor?
- Nearby places include Winter Harbor (5.6 mi), Northeast Harbor (7.7 mi), Southwest Harbor (9.7 mi), Ellsworth (19 mi), Milbridge (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023