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Cape Neddick

Maine · 2,453 residents · 3.731 sq mi
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Cape Neddick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,412. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 544 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $684,400. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,453
−18%since 2000
from 2,997 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
657 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
+39%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cape Neddick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,412
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,555
+50%since 2000
from $33,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+1%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$684,400
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
64.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.8%
+59.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+58%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,927)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other2.4%(60)
Diversity Score7.4%(183)
Diversity Score
7
+83%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−24%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Neddick, Maine?

Cape Neddick, Maine has about 2,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cape Neddick, Maine?

The typical household in Cape Neddick, Maine earns about $108,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Neddick, Maine expensive?

In Cape Neddick, Maine, the median home is worth about $684,400, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Neddick, Maine?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Neddick, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Neddick, Maine?

About 12.0% of people in Cape Neddick, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape Neddick, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape Neddick, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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