North Yarmouth is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area.

[1] The area embracing North Yarmouth, first settled in 1636, was abandoned twice before successful final settlement in 1713.

John Cousins (c. 1596–1682), a few years previous, occupied a neck of land between branches of a stream and owned an island, both now bearing his name.

These settlements were established in the vicinity, called by the Wabanakis, as "Wescustogo".

12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[7] The privately owned, unattended Eagle Field airstrip is located between Walnut Hill Road and Prince Well Road, just north of Toots Ice Cream.

Its (unpaved) runway headings are 7 and 25 and its height above sea level is 150 feet.

[9] Toddy Brook Golf Course (18 holes, par 71) is located at the corner of Sligo Road and Memorial Highway (State Route 9).