kids encyclopedia robot

Yarmouth (CDP), Maine facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Yarmouth, Maine
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
Country United States
State Maine
County Cumberland
Town Yarmouth
Area
 • Total 5.35 sq mi (13.85 km2)
 • Land 5.24 sq mi (13.58 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,125
 • Density 1,168.45/sq mi (451.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04096
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-87810
GNIS feature ID 0578739

Yarmouth is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 6,125 people lived here. Yarmouth is also part of the bigger PortlandSouth PortlandBiddeford area in Maine.

Where is Yarmouth?

Yarmouth is located in Maine, United States. Its exact spot is 43°48′2″N 70°11′38″W / 43.80056°N 70.19389°W / 43.80056; -70.19389.

Land and Water

The total area of Yarmouth is about 13.8 square kilometers (5.35 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.6 square kilometers (5.24 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), is water.

People of Yarmouth

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 6,125
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 3,560 people living in Yarmouth. These people lived in 1,386 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 927 of these households were families.

Who Lives Here?

Many different kinds of people live in Yarmouth. About 98.54% of the people were White. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were also from two or more races. About 0.48% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Many households in Yarmouth had children under 18 living with them. About 55.9% of households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband.

The population of Yarmouth includes people of all ages. About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Yarmouth was 40 years old.

See Also

kids search engine
Yarmouth (CDP), Maine Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.