Cape Elizabeth, ME Demographics
What is the population of Cape Elizabeth?
There are 9,581 residents in Cape Elizabeth, with a median age of 49. Of this, 47.36% are males and 52.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.71% of the resident pool in Cape Elizabeth, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.34%. Additionally, 2.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,749 people in Cape Elizabeth currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,581 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 4,538 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 5,043 | 0.2% |
Male Population 47.36%
Female Population 52.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 49 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,595 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 703 | 7.2% |
| Not Citizen | 283 | -17.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.71%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.34%
Not Citizen 2.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 533 | 0.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 80 | -43.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 197 | -41.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,749 | 2.8% |
Moved from Same County 5.58%
Moved from Same State 0.84%
Moved from Different State 2.06%
Same House as Last Year 91.53%
What are the employment statistics in Cape Elizabeth?
White-collar workers make up 86.71% of the working population in Cape Elizabeth, while blue-collar employees account for 13.29%. There are also 1,874 entrepreneurs in Cape Elizabeth (18.79% of the workforce); 5,358 workers employed in private companies (53.71%); and 1,120 people working in governmental institutions (11.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,650 | 110.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,326 | 77.8% |
White Collar 86.71%
Blue Collar 13.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,874 | 75.1% |
| Private Companies | 5,358 | 101.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,120 | 162.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,624 | 130.3% |
Self Employees 18.79%
Private Companies 53.71%
Governmental Workers 11.23%
Not for Profit Companies 16.28%
How many households are there in Cape Elizabeth?
There are a total of 3,797 households in Cape Elizabeth, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 75.11% of these Cape Elizabeth households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.89%. Additionally, 31.63% of households have children and 68.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,797 | -1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.0% |
| Family Households | 2,852 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 945 | -9.8% |
Family Households 75.11%
Non-Family Households 24.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,201 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 2,596 | -1.5% |
Households with Children 31.63%
Households without Children 68.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Cape Elizabeth?
The average annual household income in Cape Elizabeth is $200,519, while the median household income sits at $145,464 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $142,054, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $192,813.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $200,519 | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income | $145,464 | 0.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 377 | -3.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,131 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cape Elizabeth?
There are 4,007 housing units in Cape Elizabeth, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 3,797 occupied housing units in Cape Elizabeth, 88.54% are owner-occupied, while 11.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $675,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,099 per month in Cape Elizabeth.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,007 | -3.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 841 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 430 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 291 | -13.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 706 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 532 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 538 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 359 | 30.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 153 | -44.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 108 | -34.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 49 | 36.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,797 | -1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,362 | -0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 435 | -5.0% |
Owner Occupied 88.54%
Renter Occupied 11.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,130 | -1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,232 | 0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $675,100 | 10.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $634,100 | 9.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,099 | -1.3% |
With Mortgage 63.36%
Without Mortgage 36.64%
What is the level of education in Cape Elizabeth?
Approximately 11.44% of the population in Cape Elizabeth holds a high school degree (that's 841 residents), while 8.05% have attained a college certificate (592 locals) and 33.41% have a bachelor's degree (2,457 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2 | -88.9% |
| Some High School | 841 | -3.6% |
| Some College | 592 | -39.1% |
| Associate Degree | 528 | -10.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,457 | 2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,934 | 4.7% |
No High School 0.03%
Some High School 11.44%
Some College 8.05%
Associate Degree 7.18%
Bachelor's Degree 33.41%
Graduate Degree 39.9%
What is the marital status of Cape Elizabeth residents?
A total of 1,315 people in Cape Elizabeth have never been married (which represents 16.93% of the total population), while 5,434 of them are wedded (69.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7 (0.09%) and 744 (9.58%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,315 | -1.1% |
| Married | 5,434 | 3.0% |
| Separated | 7 | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 274 | -6.8% |
| Divorced | 744 | -4.7% |
Never Married 16.93%
Married 69.96%
Separated 0.09%
Widowed 3.53%
Divorced 9.58%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cape Elizabeth?
The top three means of transportation people in Cape Elizabeth use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 3,342 residents commute by car, 87 prefer going to work by walking and 27 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,342 | -5.1% |
| Bicycle | 7 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 27 | N/A |
| Walk | 87 | 67.3% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.