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Cumberland Center

Maine · 2,739 residents · 4.231 sq mi
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Cumberland Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 81% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,739
+6%since 2000
from 2,596 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
647 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cumberland Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,703
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,920
+65%since 2000
from $32,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
12.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,561)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,560)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(48)
Asian1%(28)
Other2.2%(61)
Diversity Score13.5%(368)
Diversity Score
13
+439%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland Center, Maine?

Cumberland Center, Maine has about 2,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland Center, Maine?

The typical household in Cumberland Center, Maine earns about $107,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland Center, Maine expensive?

In Cumberland Center, Maine, the median home is worth about $348,400, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland Center, Maine?

About 69.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland Center, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland Center, Maine?

About 3.0% of people in Cumberland Center, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland Center, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland Center, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 812 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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