Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth: Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
About
Cape Elizabeth is a town located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,015 and a population density of 196 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,322 inhabitants.
The town was created 397 years ago in 1627.
Quick Facts about Cape Elizabeth
| Population : | 9,322 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 04107 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 45.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1628 (397 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:48:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 203 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cape Elizabeth is located at 43°33'49"N 70°12'0"W (43.5637000, -70.2000500).
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Demographics
The population of Cape Elizabeth increased by 3.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,015 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,024 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,048 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,113 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,212 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,240 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,269 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,274 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,305 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,304 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,322 | 0.19% | estimation process |
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People born in Cape Elizabeth (7)
People born in Cape Elizabeth, including distance runner Joan Benoit Samuelson, biathlete Clare Egan, US association football player Ben Brewster, .
List
- George Henry Minott (American politician) he was born in 15/12/1893
- Clara L. Brown Dyer (American painter) she was born in 13/03/1849
- Henry Kramer (American pianist) he was born in 01/01/1987
- John Ford (American film director (1894-1973)) he was born in 01/02/1894
Schools in Cape Elizabeth
College & universities near Cape Elizabeth, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461962 | Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough (ME) | 04074-0000 |
| 161545 | Southern Maine Community College | South Portland (ME) | 04106-1698 |
| 161509 | Maine College of Art | Portland (ME) | 04101-3494 |
| 462044 | Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland (ME) | 04102-0000 |
| 161493 | Empire Beauty School-Maine | Portland (ME) | 04101 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cape Elizabeth, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR | Portland Transportation Center | 100 Thompson's Point Road | RAIL |
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
| SAO | Saco Transportation Center | 130 Main Street | RAIL |
| FRE | Freeport | 36 Depot Street | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Cape Elizabeth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Portland Post Office | South Portland (ME) | 04106 |
| Peaks Island Post Office | Peaks Island (ME) | 04108 |
| Station A Post Office | Portland (ME) | 04101 |
| Scarborough Post Office | Scarborough (ME) | 04074 |
| Downtown Station Post Office | Portland (ME) | 04101 |
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | 653,115 | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Portland | 66,803 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. |
| West Scarborough | 27,706 | City in United States of America |
| South Portland | 25,950 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA |
| South Portland Gardens | 23,893 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America |
| Scarborough | 21,527 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Brunswick | 20,619 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US |
| Westbrook | 19,267 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Gorham | 17,962 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Falmouth | 12,440 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine |
| Standish | 10,197 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Freeport | 8,633 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Yarmouth | 8,602 | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine |
| Gray | 8,297 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US |
| New Gloucester | 5,880 | City in Maine, United States |
| Bridgton | 5,509 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cape Elizabeth distances to largest Maine cities
