Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough: Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
About
Scarborough is a town located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,919 and a population density of 268 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,527 inhabitants.
The town was created 390 years ago in 1634.
Quick Facts about Scarborough
| Population : | 21,527 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 04074 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 70.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1635 (390 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:24:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scarborough is located at 43°34'41"N 70°19'18"W (43.5781400, -70.3217200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Scarborough
Demographics
The population of Scarborough increased by 12.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,919 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,034 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,120 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,299 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,493 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,602 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,819 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,911 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,379 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,991 | 2.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,527 | 2.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Scarborough
1 Scarborough Beach State Park
Scarborough Beach State Park, 418 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Memorial Park
5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Scarborough (10)
People born in Scarborough, including politician Rufus King, merchant, shipbuilder, army officer, and statesman from Bath, Maine William King, ski jumper Brian Welch, .
List
- Cyrus King (American politician (1772-1817)) he was born in 06/09/1772
- Joe Bessey (American racing driver) he was born in 25/06/1961
- Kelly Moore (American racing driver) he was born in 31/01/1959
- Ryan Moore (American racing driver) he was born in 08/10/1983
- Steve Libby (American baseball player) he was born in 08/12/1853
- William Wood (American physician) he was born in 02/10/1810
- Heather Sirocki
Schools in Scarborough
College & universities near Scarborough, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461962 | Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough (ME) | 04074-0000 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scarborough, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
| POR | Portland Transportation Center | 100 Thompson's Point Road | 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 Scarborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Post Office | Scarborough (ME) | 04074 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Cape Elizabeth | 9,322 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA |
| 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
Scarborough distances to largest Maine cities
