Cape Neddick, Maine
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Geography
Cape Neddick is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (43.169023, -70.617341).[2] The CDP as defined includes all of the physical peninsula known as Cape Neddick, plus all of the unincorporated community of York Beach, which consists of two beaches, one on either side of Cape Neddick. The northern limit of the CDP is Cape Neddick Harbor, the western limit is Route 1, and the southern boundary is the border with York Harbor. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". of it, or 6.03%, is water.[1]
Cape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Lighthouse, is the most distinctive feature of the community. Construction began in 1876 and cost $15,000. It was first illuminated on July 1, 1879. The lighthouse was originally red but has been painted white since 1902. The distinctive red house was also built in 1902. The tower stands Script error: No such module "convert". tall. The lighthouse became automated in 1987.[3]
Climate
Cape Neddick has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), its main features are long cold winters and sometimes hot summers. Affected by the Gulf of Maine, winters are not so severe compared to other parts of Maine. Since the weather station was established and began to observe in 2000, it has never measured a low temperature below Script error: No such module "convert"..[4] Cape Neddick's annual average temperature is Script error: No such module "convert"., the coldest month is Script error: No such module "convert". in January, and the hottest month is Script error: No such module "convert". in July.
Extreme temperatures range from Script error: No such module "convert". on February 15–16, 2003 up to Script error: No such module "convert". on June 25, 2025; the record cold daily maximum is Script error: No such module "convert"., set on January 15, 2004, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is Script error: No such module "convert". on June 29, 2021.[4] The coldest day of the year averaged Script error: No such module "convert". in the 2001 to 2020 normals, while the warmest night average was at Script error: No such module "convert"..[4] The coldest has been February 2015 with a mean temperature of Script error: No such module "convert"., while the warmest month was July 2024 at Script error: No such module "convert".; the annual mean temperature has ranged from Script error: No such module "convert". in 2014 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 2010.[4] Cape Neddick has about 2 days a year with afternoon temperatures above Script error: No such module "convert"., and 7 days a year with nighttime temperatures below Script error: No such module "convert"..[4] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Demographics
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| 2010 | 2,568 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,037 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 2,997 people, 1,340 households, and 897 families residing in the CDP. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,424 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.26% White, 0.27% African American, 0.47% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.
There were 1,340 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.70.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,500, and the median income for a family was $52,796. Males had a median income of $42,386 versus $30,800 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,788. About 2.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
There are two listings on the National Register of Historic Places for Cape Neddick. One is St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church, and the other is Cape Neddick Light just off the coast.
History
Before 1655 Cape Neddick was inhabited by John Gooch, Peter Weare, Edward Wanton, Sylvester Stover and Thomas Wheelwright and their families.[7]
Notable residents
- Phyllis Brooks, actress
- Peter Clines, writer
- Dawn Hill, state legislator
- Paul D. McGowan, state legislator
References
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- ↑ "Findings from the York/Cape Neddick Archaeological Survey 1996", by Kathleen Wheeler, Ph.D.
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External links
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