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Cumberland, MD-WV · 2 counties · 102,008 residents · 750.081 sq mi
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Cumberland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,994.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

102,008
Unchangedsince 1990
from 101,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
136 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
93K96K99K102K104K1990201020202024Cumberland
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,908
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,675 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,409
+47%since 1990
from $11,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,994
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,740 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.3
+5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(98,778)
Black2.3%(2,317)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(396)
Asian0.4%(441)
Diversity Score7.8%(7,921)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(95,264)
Black4.6%(4,651)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(729)
Asian0.4%(434)
Diversity Score13.7%(13,968)
14
+76%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland, MD-WV?

Cumberland, MD-WV has about 102,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, MD-WV?

The typical household in Cumberland, MD-WV earns about $30,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland, MD-WV expensive?

In Cumberland, MD-WV, the median home is worth about $69,994, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland, MD-WV?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland, MD-WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland, MD-WV?

About 14.8% of people in Cumberland, MD-WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland, MD-WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland, MD-WV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 365 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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