Scarborough, Maine

Scarborough is a unified school district in Cumberland County, Maine, for grades K–12. About 23,215 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 47.7 sq mi (124 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
23,215 ± 54
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Cumberland County
Land area
47.7 sq mi (124 km²)
Median household income
$133,558 ± $20,837
Median home value
$551,900 ± $39,157
Water area
22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2310530
Coordinates (central point)
43.571203, -70.334170

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Scarborough, largest first

  1. Town of Scarborough23,215 people
  2. Oak Hill (CDP)5,631 people
  3. Dunstan (CDP)2,363 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Regional School Unit 232.8 mi southwest
  2. South Portland4.8 mi northeast
  3. Saco Public Schools5.2 mi southwest
  4. Cape Elizabeth6.5 mi east
  5. Westbrook9.5 mi north
  6. Gorham11 mi northwest
  7. School Administrative District 0617 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Scarborough. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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