Vinalhaven, ME is a small island located in Penobscot Bay with a population of 991 people. The island is known for its fishing and boating industries and is home to several local businesses including the popular Vinalhaven Lobster Co-op, the Island Grocery Store, and the Vinalhaven Country Store. In addition to these businesses, the island offers year-round outdoor activities such as kayaking, sailing, hiking, bird watching and whale watching. Other organizations on Vinalhaven include the Vinalhaven Historical Society and the Island Institute. Local sporting events are held throughout the year including community softball games at Rogers Field and sailing races off of Grindle Point.
The population in Vinalhaven is 991. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vinalhaven is 63.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vinalhaven is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vinalhaven
- 58.6% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 13.4% have children, but are single
Race in Vinalhaven
- 97.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander