Chebeague Island, long a part of Cumberland, formed its own town in 2007.

[7] Near the center of the town, there is a small recreational park called Twin Brook.

Run and maintained by the town, it is open to cross-country skiers, walkers, and sports practices.

Knight's Pond Preserve, on the border with North Yarmouth, is home to a pond and a large nature preserve used for recreation year round.

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 7,211 people, 2,697 households, and 2,079 families living in the town.

There were 2,902 housing units at an average density of 126.8 per square mile (49.0/km2).

18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 7,159 people, 2,548 households, and 2,046 families living in the town.

There were 2,945 housing units at an average density of 112.9 per square mile (43.6/km2).

[11] The Friends School of Portland, serves grades Pre-K through 8.