Islesboro, ME is a small rural island community located in Knox County. With a population of just 600, the population density in Islesboro is low at 39 people per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The island offers many year-round outdoor activities for visitors, such as boating and swimming along the coastline and nearby islands. There are also plenty of trails for biking and hiking along the shores. Local businesses on the island include a general store, a cafe, and several art galleries. There are also many organizations for residents to get involved in such as an environmental group, volunteer fire department, library association, and historical society. A popular event that takes place every summer is the Islesboro Run for Fun 5K which includes music and food from local vendors.
The population in Islesboro is 600. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Islesboro is 62.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Islesboro is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Islesboro
- 52.1% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 19.8% are married with children
- 4.7% have children, but are single
Race in Islesboro
- 96.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander