Boothbay, ME is a small scenic coastal town with a population of 3,021 and a population density of 146 people per square mile. The town offers plenty to see and do throughout the year, including some wonderful local businesses such as Bridge Street Beads, Coastal Maine Popcorn Co., and Monhegan Brewing Co. For outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy hiking trails at Burnt Island Living History Museum, birdwatching at Damariscotta River Association or fishing on the Boothbay Harbor & Sheepscot River. Other local organizations include Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Region YMCA which offer classes and events for all ages. Lastly, there are several great sporting events occurring locally such as the Boothbay Little League Baseball games in the early summer or lobster boat racing in July.
The population in Boothbay is 3,021. There are 138 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boothbay is 51.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boothbay is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boothbay
- 59.8% are married
- 17.5% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Boothbay
- 98.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander