Harrington, ME is a small town located in the Down East district of Maine with an estimated population of 861 people. It has a population density of 46 people per square mile, which is lower than the US overall population density of 93 people per square mile. The area’s economy is largely based on its lobster fishing and farming industries. There are a variety of local businesses including the Harrington Harbor Gift Shop offering souvenirs and apparel, Harrington Inn serving excellent seafood, and the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offering financial services. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Schoodic Woods Campground, hiking trails around Schoodic Mountain Range, and kayaking along the coastlines for breathtaking scenery. Additionally, there are several organizations that provide educational opportunities such as Kids Sea Camp for marine science programs or community theater groups such as Theatre At The Harbour. Local sporting events include the annual Harrington Area 5K & 10K Run/Walk to support local charities.
The population in Harrington is 861. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harrington is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harrington is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harrington
- 58.0% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Harrington
- 93.6% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander