Cumberland County, ME

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Cumberland County Overview

303,357
TOTAL POPULATION
148,066
MALE POPULATION
155,291
FEMALE POPULATION
95.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,405
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,469
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,710
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,752
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
173,581
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cumberland County Area Codes

Race in Cumberland County

The most populous races in Cumberland County are White / Caucasian (269,937 | 89.0%), Two or more Races (14,405 | 4.8%), and Black / African American (9,630 | 3.2%).
Race in Cumberland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,5762.2%
Black / African American9,6303.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific980.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,8952.3%
Native / Alaskan5240.2%
White / Caucasian269,93789.0%
Two or more Races14,4054.8%
Some other Race2,1870.7%
Total303,357100.0%

Ancestry in Cumberland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Cumberland County are English (61,781 | 20.4%), Irish (56,250 | 18.5%), French (28,687 | 9.5%), German (25,028 | 8.3%), and Italian (23,013 | 7.6%), together accounting for 64.2% of all Cumberland County residents.
Ancestry in Cumberland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1780.1%
African1,2560.4%
Alaska Native90.0%
Albanian1030.0%
Alsatian820.0%
American13,6094.5%
Arab1,6630.5%
Argentinean1930.1%
Armenian5190.2%
Australian3130.1%
Austrian9180.3%
Barbadian620.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian1460.1%
Bermudan320.0%
Bhutanese8070.3%
Blackfeet350.0%
Brazilian2980.1%
British2,9861.0%
British West Indian20.0%
Bulgarian2850.1%
Burmese1,3640.4%
Cajun2410.1%
Canadian1,9750.6%
Cape Verdean1800.1%
Carpatho Rusyn240.0%
Celtic1080.0%
Central American8830.3%
Central American Indian580.0%
Cherokee2520.1%
Chickasaw260.0%
Chilean250.0%
Chippewa300.0%
Choctaw50.0%
Colombian3650.1%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican730.0%
Croatian1290.0%
Cuban2610.1%
Czech9200.3%
Czechoslovakian2970.1%
Danish1,7180.6%
Dominican1430.1%
Dutch2,3130.8%
Eastern European1,3310.4%
Ecuadorian2800.1%
Egyptian160.0%
English61,78120.4%
Estonian460.0%
Ethiopian1630.1%
European5,3131.8%
Filipino1090.0%
Finnish1,5770.5%
French28,6879.5%
French American Indian1230.0%
French Canadian17,0735.6%
German25,0288.3%
Greek1,9640.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro840.0%
Guatemalan4500.2%
Guyanese550.0%
Haitian1120.0%
Honduran460.0%
Hungarian1,2080.4%
Icelander610.0%
Indian (Asian)2,1700.7%
Indonesian120.0%
Inupiat300.0%
Iranian2010.1%
Iraqi5400.2%
Irish56,25018.5%
Iroquois1790.1%
Israeli1160.0%
Italian23,0137.6%
Jamaican3000.1%
Japanese8010.3%
Jordanian40.0%
Kenyan60.0%
Korean1,4260.5%
Laotian940.0%
Latvian1230.0%
Lebanese7420.2%
Liberian70.0%
Lithuanian1,2670.4%
Luxembourger10.0%
Macedonian330.0%
Malaysian70.0%
Mexican1,5970.5%
Mexican American Indian400.0%
Moroccan280.0%
Native Hawaiian3130.1%
Navajo260.0%
New Zealander1030.0%
Nicaraguan790.0%
Nigerian1450.1%
Northern European7630.3%
Norwegian3,0731.0%
Pakistani4340.1%
Palestinian410.0%
Panamanian1170.0%
Paraguayan40.0%
Pennsylvania German1400.1%
Peruvian1320.0%
Polish8,6972.9%
Portuguese1,7530.6%
Puerto Rican1,4970.5%
Romanian4490.2%
Russian3,0211.0%
Salvadoran880.0%
Samoan220.0%
Scandinavian1,3970.5%
Scotch-Irish5,1791.7%
Scottish13,0754.3%
Serbian1100.0%
Sioux1100.0%
Slavic460.0%
Slovak6230.2%
Slovene600.0%
Somali1,5620.5%
South African1140.0%
South American1,1780.4%
South American Indian70.0%
Spaniard4670.2%
Spanish2440.1%
Spanish American Indian70.0%
Sri Lankan1,1230.4%
Subsaharan African7,5412.5%
Sudanese3080.1%
Swedish5,5521.8%
Swiss7560.3%
Syrian1830.1%
Thai1,0910.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian510.0%
Turkish820.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander110.0%
Ugandan290.0%
Ukrainian1,1110.4%
Uruguayan120.0%
Venezuelan1560.1%
Welsh3,1491.0%
West Indian500.0%
Yugoslavian1460.1%
Yup'ik990.0%
Zimbabwean130.0%
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Immigrants in Cumberland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cumberland County came from Africa (6,034 | 2.0%), Asia (5,468 | 1.8%), Europe (4,683 | 1.5%), Eastern Africa (2,741 | 0.9%), and Middle Africa (2,132 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.9% of all Cumberland County residents.
Immigrants in Cumberland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2140.1%
Africa6,0342.0%
Albania680.0%
Argentina2070.1%
Asia5,4681.8%
Australia2370.1%
Austria160.0%
Bangladesh280.0%
Barbados140.0%
Belarus640.0%
Belgium140.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina780.0%
Brazil2040.1%
Bulgaria2610.1%
Cabo Verde560.0%
Cambodia2890.1%
Canada1,2050.4%
Caribbean2630.1%
Central America5390.2%
Chile620.0%
China9170.3%
Colombia450.0%
Congo3070.1%
Costa Rica210.0%
Croatia60.0%
Czechoslovakia570.0%
Denmark90.0%
Dominican Republic390.0%
Eastern Africa2,7410.9%
Eastern Asia1,7040.6%
Eastern Europe1,6160.5%
Ecuador940.0%
El Salvador100.0%
England4580.2%
Ethiopia470.0%
Europe4,6831.5%
France1370.1%
Germany4960.2%
Ghana20.0%
Greece540.0%
Guatemala1870.1%
Guyana440.0%
Haiti280.0%
Honduras860.0%
Hong Kong340.0%
India5810.2%
Indonesia430.0%
Iran1000.0%
Iraq5040.2%
Ireland2660.1%
Israel860.0%
Italy1560.1%
Jamaica1730.1%
Japan1650.1%
Jordan150.0%
Kenya1120.0%
Korea6220.2%
Laos460.0%
Latin America1,6130.5%
Lithuania110.0%
Malaysia360.0%
Mexico1780.1%
Middle Africa2,1320.7%
Morocco630.0%
Nepal600.0%
Netherlands1810.1%
Nicaragua490.0%
Nigeria1180.0%
North Macedonia150.0%
Northern Africa2330.1%
Northern Europe1,6000.5%
Norway170.0%
Oceania2920.1%
Pakistan120.0%
Panama80.0%
Peru1280.0%
Philippines6690.2%
Poland1320.0%
Portugal1110.0%
Romania2770.1%
Russia4480.2%
Scotland1960.1%
Serbia210.0%
Singapore120.0%
Somalia1,0370.3%
South Africa4320.1%
South America8110.3%
South Central Asia1,0220.3%
South Eastern Asia1,9690.6%
Southern Europe5850.2%
Spain2640.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines20.0%
Sudan1590.1%
Sweden210.0%
Switzerland380.0%
Syria950.0%
Taiwan960.0%
Thailand2980.1%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Turkey660.0%
Uganda340.0%
Ukraine1450.1%
Venezuela200.0%
Vietnam5760.2%
Western Africa4300.1%
Western Asia7660.3%
Western Europe8820.3%
Zaire8940.3%
Zimbabwe90.0%
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Sex and Age in Cumberland County

Sex and Age in Cumberland County

The most populous age groups in Cumberland County are 35 to 39 Years (10,838 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (11,611 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,472 (5.1%)6,758 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years8,074 (5.4%)6,975 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years7,698 (5.2%)8,167 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years8,872 (6.0%)8,550 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years9,238 (6.2%)9,253 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years10,126 (6.8%)10,111 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years10,569 (7.1%)10,593 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years10,838 (7.3%)10,228 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years8,753 (5.9%)9,090 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years9,352 (6.3%)9,502 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years9,912 (6.7%)10,409 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years10,511 (7.1%)11,611 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years10,516 (7.1%)11,129 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years9,500 (6.4%)10,520 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years6,977 (4.7%)7,899 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years4,230 (2.9%)6,260 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years3,255 (2.2%)3,888 (2.5%)
85 Years and over2,173 (1.5%)4,348 (2.8%)
Total148,066 (100.0%)155,291 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cumberland County

Median Family Size in Cumberland County

The median family size in Cumberland County is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (61,825 | 81.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,169 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cumberland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple61,825 (81.5%)2.94
Single Male/Father4,169 (5.5%)2.76
Single Female/Mother9,847 (13.0%)2.76
Total Families75,841 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Cumberland County

The median household size in Cumberland County is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (4,169 | 3.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (52,343 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple61,825 (48.2%)2.96
Single Male/Father4,169 (3.3%)3.17
Single Female/Mother9,847 (7.7%)3.07
Non-family52,343 (40.8%)1.30
Total Households128,184 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 128,184 households in Cumberland County, 75,841 (59.2%) are family households, while 52,343 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 37,514, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39,772.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39,772 (31.0%)
2-Person Households37,514 (29.3%)10,588 (8.3%)
3-Person Households16,695 (13.0%)1,467 (1.1%)
4-Person Households14,603 (11.4%)505 (0.4%)
5-Person Households5,147 (4.0%)11 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,249 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households633 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total75,841 (59.2%)52,343 (40.8%)

Female Fertility in Cumberland County

Fertility by Age in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years38 (1.3%)4.0
20 to 34 years1,833 (63.0%)61.0
35 to 50 years1,040 (35.7%)34.0
Total2,911 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

84.4% of women with births (2,911) in Cumberland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,542 (84.1%)291 (15.9%)
35 to 50 years917 (88.2%)123 (11.8%)
Total2,457 (84.4%)454 (15.6%)

Fertility by Education in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School56 (1.9%)8.0
High School Diploma354 (12.2%)37.0
College or Associate's Degree643 (22.1%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree991 (34.0%)44.0
Graduate Degree867 (29.8%)69.0
Total2,911 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

15.6% of women with births in Cumberland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School8 (14.3%)48 (85.7%)
High School Diploma218 (61.6%)136 (38.4%)
College or Associate's Degree552 (85.9%)91 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree869 (87.7%)122 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree811 (93.5%)56 (6.5%)
Total2,457 (84.4%)454 (15.6%)

Income in Cumberland County

Income Overview in Cumberland County

Per Capita Income in Cumberland County is $51,405, while median incomes of families and households are $114,469 and $87,710 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income303,357$51,405
Median Family Income75,841$114,469
Mean Family Income75,841$151,344
Median Household Income128,184$87,710
Mean Household Income128,184$119,466
Income Deficit75,841$10,752
Wage / Income Gap (%)303,35721.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)303,35778.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index303,3570.47

Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County

Average Earnings in Cumberland County are $46,499, $52,340 for men and $41,000 for women, a difference of 21.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male93,442 (50.8%)$52,340
Female90,469 (49.2%)$41,000
Total183,911 (100.0%)$46,499

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County

The most common earnings brackets in Cumberland County are $100,000+ for men (19,295 | 20.6%) and $100,000+ for women (10,730 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,016 (4.3%)5,013 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,964 (3.2%)3,591 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,284 (2.4%)3,640 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,716 (1.8%)2,594 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,267 (2.4%)3,028 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,846 (2.0%)2,212 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,460 (1.6%)2,311 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,250 (1.3%)1,450 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,242 (2.4%)2,376 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,125 (2.3%)2,310 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,565 (4.9%)5,748 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,295 (4.6%)5,098 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,611 (3.9%)4,831 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,406 (4.7%)4,516 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,289 (5.7%)5,195 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,414 (4.7%)3,967 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,541 (9.1%)7,685 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,683 (7.1%)5,757 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,173 (10.9%)8,417 (9.3%)
$100,000+19,295 (20.6%)10,730 (11.9%)
Total93,442 (100.0%)90,469 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Average earnings in Cumberland County are $59,009 for men and $46,829 for women, a difference of 20.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,839, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,777. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,569, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,945.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,777$23,945
High School Diploma$45,519$33,890
College or Associate's Degree$51,513$42,184
Bachelor's Degree$69,329$50,372
Graduate Degree$90,839$68,569
Total$59,009$46,829

Family Income in Cumberland County

Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County

According to the Cumberland County family income data, there are 17,368 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 455 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009101.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994550.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5932.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4273.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995,3097.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910,76914.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910,92114.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917,36822.9%
$150,000 to $199,99910,99714.5%
$200,000+15,16820.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County

4-person families (13,715 | 18.1%) account for the highest median family income in Cumberland County with $147,953 per family, while 2-person families (39,925 | 52.6%) have the highest median income of $48,269 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39,925 (52.6%)$96,538
3-Person Families16,156 (21.3%)$126,134
4-Person Families13,715 (18.1%)$147,953
5-Person Families4,478 (5.9%)$135,227
6-Person Families990 (1.3%)$133,214
7+ Person Families577 (0.8%)$141,563
Total75,841 (100.0%)$114,469

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County

The median family income in Cumberland County is $114,469, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,879) having the highest median family income of $165,171, while families with no earners (10,342) have the lowest median family income of $68,504, accounting for 11.7% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,342 (13.6%)$68,504
1 Earner18,732 (24.7%)$82,633
2 Earners37,888 (50.0%)$130,085
3+ Earners8,879 (11.7%)$165,171
Total75,841 (100.0%)$114,469

Household Income in Cumberland County

Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County

With 24,483 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cumberland County, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3,974 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,4863.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993,9743.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997,0505.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997,5635.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912,1779.5%
$50,000 to $74,99920,12515.7%
$75,000 to $99,99916,92013.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,48319.1%
$150,000 to $199,99913,84410.8%
$200,000+17,43313.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County

The median household income in Cumberland County is $87,710, with the highest median household income of $106,973 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47,600 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,995, with 37,305 households (29.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,307 (2.6%)$61,845
25 to 44 Years39,972 (31.2%)$98,428
45 to 64 Years47,600 (37.1%)$106,973
65+ Years37,305 (29.1%)$60,995
Total128,184 (100.0%)$87,710

Poverty in Cumberland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

With 6.7% poverty level for males and 7.7% for females among the residents of Cumberland County, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 591 males (17.2%) and 227 females (14.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years386 (5.3%)326 (4.9%)
5 Years57 (3.6%)114 (10.1%)
6 to 11 Years436 (5.0%)675 (7.7%)
12 to 14 Years239 (4.7%)265 (5.5%)
15 Years227 (13.2%)227 (14.3%)
16 and 17 Years591 (17.2%)203 (6.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,170 (10.8%)1,270 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,300 (6.4%)1,511 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years911 (4.7%)1,298 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,401 (7.3%)1,481 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,647 (7.9%)1,417 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years896 (5.5%)1,268 (7.0%)
75 Years and over381 (4.2%)1,568 (11.6%)
Total9,642 (6.7%)11,623 (7.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

According to the poverty statistics in Cumberland County, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.4% of males and 95.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,909 (94.7%)6,343 (95.1%)
5 Years1,537 (96.4%)1,010 (89.9%)
6 to 11 Years8,252 (95.0%)8,095 (92.3%)
12 to 14 Years4,828 (95.3%)4,530 (94.5%)
15 Years1,492 (86.8%)1,362 (85.7%)
16 and 17 Years2,846 (82.8%)3,151 (94.0%)
18 to 24 Years9,612 (89.1%)9,316 (88.0%)
25 to 34 Years19,176 (93.6%)19,139 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years18,452 (95.3%)17,994 (93.3%)
45 to 54 Years17,667 (92.6%)18,394 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years19,212 (92.1%)21,304 (93.8%)
65 to 74 Years15,404 (94.5%)16,952 (93.0%)
75 Years and over8,612 (95.8%)11,954 (88.4%)
Total133,999 (93.3%)139,544 (92.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cumberland County show that 1.7% or 1,060 of the total 61,825 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 5.1%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.6%, which includes 606 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children37,640 (98.4%)606 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children19,582 (98.4%)319 (1.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,302 (96.4%)122 (3.6%)
5 or more Children241 (94.9%)13 (5.1%)
Total60,765 (98.3%)1,060 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

According to the poverty data in Cumberland County, 6.1% or 253 single-father households and 11.5% or 1,128 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 123 households (6.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 223 households (57.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children130 (6.1%)127 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children123 (6.8%)778 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)223 (57.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total253 (6.1%)1,128 (11.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

The poverty data for Cumberland County shows that 1,060 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 1,381 of the single-parent households (9.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (5.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 223 household (35.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children606 (1.6%)257 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children319 (1.6%)901 (12.8%)
3 or 4 Children122 (3.6%)223 (35.8%)
5 or more Children13 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,060 (1.7%)1,381 (9.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Cumberland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County

Among the 164,899 employed individuals in Cumberland County, private company employees (100,515 | 61.0%), not-for-profit organizations (26,169 | 15.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (11,531 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees100,51561.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,6385.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,5317.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations26,16915.9%
Local Government Employees10,5066.4%
State Government Employees4,3852.7%
Federal Government Employees2,9511.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2040.1%
Total164,899100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County

According to the labor force statistics for Cumberland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (254,892), 68.1% or 173,581 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 5,555 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.4% or 19,130 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 881 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,727 (54.8%)881 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Years15,107 (81.7%)861 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years17,647 (87.2%)529 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,130 (90.4%)306 (1.6%)
35 to 44 Years34,123 (87.7%)990 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years34,317 (87.6%)652 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years17,675 (79.9%)513 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years14,784 (68.3%)310 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,306 (32.4%)509 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1,739 (7.2%)49 (2.8%)
Total173,581 (68.1%)5,555 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

According to labor force statistics for Cumberland County, 84.3% of individuals (137,620) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (163,250) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 3,303 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 76,129 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.9% or 143 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,928 (54.4%)264 (4.9%)
High School Diploma24,279 (78.6%)1,143 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree34,279 (83.3%)1,070 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76,129 (88.7%)1,545 (1.8%)
Total137,620 (84.3%)3,918 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County are Community & Social Service (23,294 | 13.9%), Management (22,185 | 13.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,203 | 8.5%), Business & Financial (12,320 | 7.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (12,135 | 7.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.3%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.6%), Health Technologists (74.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (70.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,579 (52.2%)10,606 (47.8%)
Business & Financial6,174 (50.1%)6,146 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,809 (72.6%)3,326 (27.4%)
Computers & Mathematics4,332 (73.5%)1,561 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering3,468 (83.3%)695 (16.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,009 (48.5%)1,070 (51.5%)
Community & Social Service 8,691 (37.3%)14,603 (62.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,137 (29.5%)2,721 (70.5%)
Legal Services & Support1,524 (50.9%)1,470 (49.1%)
Education Instruction & Library3,687 (31.2%)8,121 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,343 (50.6%)2,291 (49.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,462 (24.4%)10,741 (75.6%)
Health Technologists2,666 (25.8%)7,653 (74.2%)
Total (Category)38,715 (46.0%)45,422 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cumberland County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,695 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (4,306 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,295 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (4,123 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (2,215 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Cumberland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.8%), Security & Protection (80.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.8%), Personal Care & Service (76.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support871 (20.2%)3,435 (79.8%)
Security & Protection1,775 (80.1%)440 (19.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention990 (75.5%)321 (24.5%)
Law Enforcement785 (86.8%)119 (13.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,852 (44.3%)4,843 (55.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,423 (56.4%)1,872 (43.6%)
Personal Care & Service984 (23.9%)3,139 (76.1%)
Total (Category)9,905 (41.9%)13,729 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cumberland County are Office & Administration (16,834 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (16,316 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cumberland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,445 (51.8%)7,871 (48.2%)
Office & Administration5,362 (31.9%)11,472 (68.1%)
Total (Category)13,807 (41.6%)19,343 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cumberland County are Construction & Extraction (5,940 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,602 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,037 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cumberland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry896 (86.4%)141 (13.6%)
Construction & Extraction5,913 (99.6%)27 (0.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,431 (95.3%)171 (4.8%)
Total (Category)10,240 (96.8%)339 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cumberland County are Production (7,243 | 4.3%), Transportation (4,590 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (4,031 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cumberland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,116 (70.6%)2,127 (29.4%)
Transportation3,974 (86.6%)616 (13.4%)
Material Moving3,175 (78.8%)856 (21.2%)
Total (Category)12,265 (77.3%)3,599 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

Employment Industries in Cumberland County

The major employment industries in Cumberland County include Health Care & Social Assistance (28,757 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (19,187 | 11.5%), Educational Services (17,214 | 10.3%), Professional & Scientific (16,812 | 10.1%), and Manufacturing (13,538 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Cumberland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

The Cumberland County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.1%), and Utilities (81.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.2%), Educational Services (66.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,412 (78.1%)396 (21.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8,392 (89.1%)1,029 (10.9%)
Manufacturing9,884 (73.0%)3,654 (27.0%)
Wholesale Trade2,528 (68.8%)1,149 (31.2%)
Retail Trade10,518 (54.8%)8,669 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,872 (74.5%)1,323 (25.5%)
Utilities842 (81.8%)187 (18.2%)
Information1,746 (47.8%)1,907 (52.2%)
Finance & Insurance5,866 (47.0%)6,618 (53.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,686 (54.4%)1,411 (45.6%)
Professional & Scientific9,532 (56.7%)7,280 (43.3%)
Enterprise Management73 (46.5%)84 (53.5%)
Administrative & Support3,135 (62.2%)1,908 (37.8%)
Educational Services5,713 (33.2%)11,501 (66.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,137 (24.8%)21,620 (75.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,063 (54.9%)1,697 (45.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,688 (44.1%)5,948 (55.9%)
Public Administration2,987 (63.2%)1,740 (36.8%)
Total84,932 (50.7%)82,432 (49.2%)

Education in Cumberland County

School Enrollment in Cumberland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 64,382 students in Cumberland County are college / undergraduate (15,657 | 24.3%), high school (13,579 | 21.1%), and middle school (12,550 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Cumberland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,7035.8%
Kindergarten2,7764.3%
Elementary School11,68018.1%
Middle School12,55019.5%
High School13,57921.1%
College / Undergraduate15,65724.3%
Graduate / Professional4,4376.9%
Total64,382100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 64,382 students who are enrolled in schools in Cumberland County, 13,842 (21.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 50,540 (78.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,628 (59.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,894 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,131 (41.0%)1,628 (59.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,366 (87.1%)1,835 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,894 (90.5%)1,451 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,311 (85.4%)1,417 (14.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,250 (71.5%)1,698 (28.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,636 (56.9%)3,508 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,292 (72.6%)1,241 (27.4%)
35 Years and over2,648 (71.1%)1,076 (28.9%)
Total50,540 (78.5%)13,842 (21.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County

Business (16,849 | 13.7%), social sciences (14,129 | 11.5%), science & technology (12,533 | 10.2%), education (11,565 | 9.4%), and literature & languages (10,473 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 122,802 individuals in Cumberland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,1453.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,8217.2%
Physical & Health Sciences3,1372.5%
Psychology6,5515.3%
Social Sciences14,12911.5%
Engineering6,0674.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1550.9%
Science & Technology12,53310.2%
Business16,84913.7%
Education11,5659.4%
Literature & Languages10,4738.5%
Liberal Arts & History8,5266.9%
Visual & Performing Arts7,0605.8%
Communications5,2494.3%
Arts & Humanities6,5425.3%
Total122,802100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cumberland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cumberland County are males with 2 vehicles (41,337, accounting for 49.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (36,294, making up 52.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,240 (2.7%)2,568 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle14,112 (17.0%)17,118 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles41,337 (49.9%)36,294 (45.8%)
3 Vehicles15,730 (19.0%)14,379 (18.1%)
4 Vehicles7,015 (8.5%)6,642 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,457 (3.0%)2,289 (2.9%)
Total82,891 (100.0%)79,290 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cumberland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (23,223 commuters, 16.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (22,954 commuters, 16.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (20,003 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Cumberland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,5893.3%
5 to 9 Minutes15,55911.3%
10 to 14 Minutes22,95416.7%
15 to 19 Minutes23,22316.9%
20 to 24 Minutes20,00314.6%
25 to 29 Minutes9,6177.0%
30 to 34 Minutes15,86411.6%
35 to 39 Minutes4,7803.5%
40 to 44 Minutes4,5803.3%
45 to 59 Minutes8,6896.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4,8813.5%
90 or more Minutes2,6331.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County

The most common commute times in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,546 commuters, 16.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (11,919 commuters, 17.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,334 (3.3%)2,255 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,579 (10.7%)7,980 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,035 (15.7%)11,919 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,546 (16.4%)11,677 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,163 (14.4%)9,840 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,254 (6.0%)5,363 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,121 (12.9%)6,743 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,605 (3.7%)2,175 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,136 (3.0%)2,444 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,070 (7.2%)3,619 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,958 (4.2%)1,923 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,689 (2.4%)944 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cumberland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,946, 17.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (12,128, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,514 (5.0%)2,149 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,499 (3.5%)874 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,536 (5.0%)2,211 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,385 (9.1%)3,315 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,085 (11.5%)6,341 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,946 (17.0%)10,327 (15.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,885 (11.2%)12,128 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,538 (10.7%)9,058 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,045 (5.7%)4,698 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,701 (5.2%)5,346 (8.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,673 (2.4%)2,039 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,172 (1.7%)1,107 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,363 (6.2%)3,939 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,148 (5.9%)3,350 (5.0%)
Total70,490 (100.0%)66,882 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County

Of the total 128,184 dwellings in Cumberland County, owner-occupied units account for 89,627 (69.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 38,557 (30.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units89,62769.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38,55730.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units128,184100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39,77231.0%
2-Person Household48,10237.5%
3-Person Household18,16214.2%
4+ Person Household22,14817.3%
Total Housing Units128,184100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household21,288 (53.5%)18,484 (46.5%)
2-Person Household35,962 (74.8%)12,140 (25.2%)
3-Person Household14,143 (77.9%)4,019 (22.1%)
4+ Person Household18,234 (82.3%)3,914 (17.7%)
Total Housing Units89,627 (69.9%)38,557 (30.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,856 (49.4%)1,899 (50.6%)
High School Diploma15,046 (64.4%)8,317 (35.6%)
College/Associate Degree21,893 (66.0%)11,280 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50,832 (74.9%)17,061 (25.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,30317.4%
35 to 44 Years20,97616.4%
45 to 54 Years22,49817.5%
55 to 64 Years25,10219.6%
65 to 74 Years21,66516.9%
75 to 84 Years11,3728.9%
85 Years and Over4,2683.3%
Total128,184100.0%

Housing Finances in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied89,627 (69.9%)$105,183
Renter-Occupied38,557 (30.1%)$53,840
Average128,184 (100.0%)$87,710

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,458 (1.6%)1,965 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999409 (0.5%)619 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,351 (1.5%)2,680 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,204 (1.3%)1,838 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,006 (2.2%)1,965 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,802 (4.2%)3,758 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,042 (7.9%)5,174 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,785 (14.3%)7,371 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,148 (13.6%)4,823 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,029 (21.2%)5,442 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more28,393 (31.7%)2,922 (7.6%)
Total89,627 (100.0%)38,557 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,138 (1.3%)1,399 (3.6%)
$300 to $4994,952 (5.5%)1,967 (5.1%)
$500 to $79912,264 (13.7%)2,385 (6.2%)
$800 to $9997,602 (8.5%)3,137 (8.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,965 (18.9%)12,422 (32.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99916,170 (18.0%)9,824 (25.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,625 (14.1%)3,552 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,927 (8.8%)1,247 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more9,984 (11.1%)812 (2.1%)
Total89,627 (100.0%)38,557 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80,81163.0%
Single Unit, Attached6,5515.1%
2 Unit Apartments7,3115.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,1507.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,3134.9%
10 or more Apartments13,09510.2%
Mobile Home / Other4,9533.9%
Total128,184100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached74,532 (92.2%)6,279 (7.8%)
Single Unit, Attached4,340 (66.2%)2,211 (33.8%)
2 Unit Apartments2,452 (33.5%)4,859 (66.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,596 (17.4%)7,554 (82.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,066 (16.9%)5,247 (83.1%)
10 or more Apartments1,547 (11.8%)11,548 (88.2%)
Mobile Home / Other4,094 (82.7%)859 (17.3%)
Total89,627 (69.9%)38,557 (30.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room237 (0.3%)2,066 (5.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,342 (3.7%)12,842 (33.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,200 (25.9%)16,022 (41.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms35,988 (40.2%)5,855 (15.2%)
8 or more Rooms26,860 (30.0%)1,772 (4.6%)
Total89,627 (100.0%)38,557 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,055 (14.6%)12,338 (32.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12,613 (14.1%)3,461 (9.0%)
Electricity5,926 (6.6%)8,854 (23.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene52,111 (58.1%)12,627 (32.8%)
Coal or Coke75 (0.1%)24 (0.1%)
All other Fuels5,703 (6.4%)548 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used144 (0.2%)705 (1.8%)
Total89,627 (100.0%)38,557 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,180 (2.4%)6,808 (17.7%)
1 Vehicle24,816 (27.7%)17,783 (46.1%)
2 Vehicles43,127 (48.1%)11,348 (29.4%)
3 or more Vehicles19,504 (21.8%)2,618 (6.8%)
Total89,627 (100.0%)38,557 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cumberland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cumberland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units30,97558,652
Median Property Value$363,500$377,100
Median Household Income$75,265$22,022
Monthly Housing Costs$766$9,599
Real Estate Taxes$4,277$316

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,051 (3.4%)1,136 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,370 (4.4%)640 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9999,351 (30.2%)17,563 (29.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99910,626 (34.3%)23,290 (39.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,928 (15.9%)10,185 (17.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,817 (5.9%)3,905 (6.7%)
$1,000,000 or more1,832 (5.9%)1,933 (3.3%)
Total30,975 (100.0%)58,652 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,177 (3.8%)1,557 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,850 (9.2%)690 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,207 (7.1%)1,711 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,546 (11.5%)1,595 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,645 (18.2%)3,496 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,351 (14.1%)7,140 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,828 (15.6%)7,797 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more6,371 (20.6%)14,201 (24.2%)
Total30,975 (100.0%)58,652 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,376 (17.4%)123,289 (210.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,400 (14.2%)13,404 (22.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,027 (13.0%)16,357 (27.9%)
4.0x or more16,959 (54.7%)10,221 (17.4%)
Total30,975 (100.0%)58,652 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,393 (4.5%)114 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,381 (4.5%)1,103 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,49927,293 (88.1%)2,231 (3.8%)
Total30,975 (100.0%)58,652 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,536 (97.4%)444 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years41,521 (98.0%)853 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years22,455 (90.6%)2,332 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years33,598 (89.7%)3,865 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years35,767 (92.9%)2,727 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years36,613 (94.1%)2,289 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years41,074 (94.3%)2,493 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years34,438 (99.8%)82 (0.2%)
75 Years and older22,515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total284,517 (95.0%)15,085 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,536 (97.4%)444 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen41,521 (98.0%)853 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen22,455 (90.6%)2,332 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00019,134 (90.9%)1,913 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99930,691 (91.0%)3,048 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,385 (92.9%)2,788 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99938,132 (95.4%)1,823 (4.6%)
$100,000 and over155,088 (96.8%)5,145 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,036 (23.8%)13,388 (78.8%)
6 to 18 Years10,368 (24.5%)34,067 (80.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,122 (12.6%)20,196 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,684 (9.8%)31,076 (83.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,126 (10.7%)32,647 (84.8%)
45 to 54 Years5,615 (14.4%)32,618 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,442 (14.8%)36,579 (84.0%)
65 to 74 Years32,966 (95.5%)18,439 (53.4%)
75 Years and over22,221 (98.7%)14,160 (62.9%)
Total92,580 (30.9%)233,170 (77.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)40 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,243 (5.9%)738 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,087 (9.4%)2,139 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,785 (9.8%)5,885 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,092 (19.0%)2,768 (15.2%)
75 Years and over3,642 (40.5%)5,536 (40.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)20 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years98 (0.5%)98 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years520 (1.6%)287 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,555 (2.6%)1,338 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,582 (9.7%)679 (3.7%)
75 Years and over2,195 (24.4%)2,446 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years62 (0.3%)50 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years174 (0.5%)264 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years694 (1.2%)833 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years384 (2.4%)344 (1.9%)
75 Years and over549 (6.1%)771 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,142 (5.5%)511 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,180 (6.6%)1,266 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,534 (4.3%)2,221 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years523 (3.2%)683 (3.7%)
75 Years and over976 (10.8%)1,340 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years61 (0.3%)50 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years533 (1.6%)353 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,792 (3.0%)2,564 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,376 (8.4%)1,652 (9.1%)
75 Years and over1,443 (16.1%)3,651 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years227 (1.1%)121 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years369 (1.1%)86 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years718 (1.2%)748 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years505 (3.1%)443 (2.4%)
75 Years and over415 (4.6%)1,272 (9.4%)

Technology Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop110,48786.2%
Smartphone112,09187.5%
Tablet87,26368.1%
No Computing Device6,8025.3%
Total128,184100.0%

Internet Access in Cumberland County

Internet Access in Cumberland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3000.2%
Broadband Home104,08581.2%
Cellular Data Only9,9367.7%
Satellite Internet4,0093.1%
No Internet11,4989.0%
Total128,184100.0%

Cumberland County Summary

Cumberland County, Maine is located in the southern part of the state and is the most populous county in the state. It is bordered by York County to the south, Oxford County to the west, Androscoggin County to the north, and Sagadahoc County to the east. The county seat is Portland, which is also the largest city in the state.

Geography

Cumberland County covers an area of 1,217 square miles and is the second largest county in Maine. The county is located in the coastal lowlands of the state and is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and numerous rivers and streams. The highest point in the county is Bradbury Mountain, which has an elevation of 545 feet. The county is home to several lakes, including Sebago Lake, which is the second largest lake in the state.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal plain and the interior. The coastal plain is located along the coast of the Gulf of Maine and is characterized by sandy beaches, salt marshes, and tidal flats. The interior is located further inland and is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and numerous rivers and streams.

Economy

Cumberland County has a diverse economy that is largely driven by tourism, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several major employers, including the Maine Medical Center, the University of Southern Maine, and the Portland International Jetport.
Tourism is a major industry in the county, with visitors coming to enjoy the area’s beaches, parks, and other attractions. The county is home to several popular tourist destinations, including Old Orchard Beach, Freeport, and Portland.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy, with several major employers located in the area. These include the shipbuilding company Bath Iron Works, the paper manufacturer Sappi Fine Paper, and the electronics manufacturer Fairchild Semiconductor.
Services are also an important part of the county’s economy, with several major employers located in the area. These include the financial services company TD Bank, the insurance company Unum, and the healthcare provider MaineHealth.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Cumberland County had a population of 281,674. The population is largely white (90.2%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (3.3%), Asians (2.2%), and Native Americans (0.5%). The median household income in the county is $60,837, and the median age is 40.

Conclusion

Cumberland County, Maine is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southern part of the state. It is home to several major employers, including the Maine Medical Center, the University of Southern Maine, and the Portland International Jetport. The county is largely driven by tourism, manufacturing, and services, and is home to several popular tourist destinations. The population is largely white, with smaller percentages of African Americans, Asians, and Native Americans. The median household income in the county is $60,837, and the median age is 40.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cumberland County?
Total Population of Cumberland County is 303,357.
What is the Total Male Population of Cumberland County?
Total Male Population of Cumberland County is 148,066.
What is the Total Female Population of Cumberland County?
Total Female Population of Cumberland County is 155,291.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County?
There are 95.35 Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County?
There are 104.88 Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cumberland County?
Median Population Age in Cumberland County is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cumberland County
Average Family Size in Cumberland County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cumberland County
Average Household Size in Cumberland County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cumberland County?
Per Capita income in Cumberland County is $51,405.
What is the Median Family Income in Cumberland County?
Median Family Income in Cumberland County is $114,469.
What is the Median Household income in Cumberland County?
Median Household Income in Cumberland County is $87,710.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County is 21.7%.
Women in Cumberland County earn 78.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County?
Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County is $10,752.
Families that are below poverty line in Cumberland County earn $10,752 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
There are 173,581 People in the Labor Forcein in Cumberland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
68.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Cumberland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County?
Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County is 3.2%.