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Cumberland County

Maine · 303,069 residents · 836.193 sq mi
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Cumberland County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% 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 $288,800. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303,069
+14%since 2000
from 265,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
237K256K276K296K315K1990201020202024Cumberland County
2024309K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,014
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,048 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,822
+75%since 2000
from $23,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(252,915)
Black1%(2,690)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2,526)
Asian1.4%(3,671)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(22,027)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(262,137)
Black3.9%(11,925)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8,011)
Asian2.4%(7,167)
Other3.2%(9,655)
Diversity Score28.4%(85,961)
Segregation Score29.8%(90,413)
Diversity Score
28
+242%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Maine?

Cumberland County, Maine has about 303,069 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Maine earns about $76,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, Maine expensive?

In Cumberland County, Maine, the median home is worth about $288,800, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Maine?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, Maine?

About 8.3% of people in Cumberland County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59,934 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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