West Boothbay Harbor, Maine is located at 33 miles from the center of the state. The surrounding areas are characterized by low populations. This can be a good thing when you want to plan your next vacation or explore the local area. To help you plan a trip, below is a list of towns nearby West Boothbay Harbor.
The population of West Boothbay Harbor is 67 people. It is a part of Lincoln County, Maine. The elevation is 23 feet. West Boothbay Harbor is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5). The city's zip code is 04575.
The median age was 52.8 years in 2020. This figure includes both native-born citizens and foreign-born citizens. The most common foreign-born birthplace was Canada, followed by the Philippines and Germany. The population of Boothbay Harbor is older than the national median age, which is 38.1 years.
The median annual income for people living in Boothbay Harbor, ME is $52,875. This is lower than the average income for people in the state of Maine. The state has a 0.434 percent income inequality. The Boothbay Harbor, ME economy employs 542 people. The top three industries in the city are Accommodation & Food Services, Retail Trade, and Construction. The highest paying industries in the city are Educational Services, Construction, and Retail Trade.
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is located in an 1842 Greek Revival Temple style building. It was built by Cyrus McKown, who had inherited a commercial fishing business in Townsend Gut. He later went on to develop a highly successful shipping and shipbuilding business in the city. Today, the building is a private summer residence.