Cumberland County Summary

Life in Cumberland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cumberland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cumberland County:

  • The population in Cumberland County is 303,357.

  • The median home value in Cumberland County is $519,731.

  • The median income in Cumberland County is $87,710.

  • The median rent in Cumberland County is $1,389.

  • The unemployment rate in Cumberland County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Cumberland County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 56.0° and there are 102.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

Portland, ME Population 68,280

South Portland, ME Population 26,656

Westbrook, ME Population 20,339

Brunswick, ME Population 16,725

Gorham, ME Population 7,050

Yarmouth, ME Population 5,937

North Windham, ME Population 5,525

Cumberland Center, ME Population 2,913

Steep Falls, ME Population 2,087

Falmouth Foreside, ME Population 2,022

Freeport, ME Population 1,848

Falmouth, ME Population 1,620

Bridgton, ME Population 1,514

Little Falls, ME Population 891

South Windham, ME Population 834

Gray, ME Population 786

Casco, ME Population 771

Cousins Island, ME Population 504

Naples, ME Population 443

Standish, ME Population 282

Littlejohn Island, ME Population 58

Brunswick Station, ME Population 0

Scarborough, ME Population 0

Map Of Cumberland County

Cumberland County, ME Weather

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 56.0°.

  • There are 74.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.1 inches of rain each year with 17.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:51 hours of sun each day in Cumberland County.

StatCumberland County
Mean High56.0
Nice Days74.86
Rainfall102.1
Snowfall17.9
Sunny_hours4:51
56.0°
Average High
102.1
Inches of Rain

Cumberland County Photos

Portlandc Maine Montage
Source: Wikipedia User Karmos | CC BY-SA 3.0
Deering Oaks Park And Fountainc Portlandc Me Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Ferry Boats
Source: Wikipedia User Motionhero | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kites Bug Light Park
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Old Casco Bank
Source: Wikipedia User Bd2media | CC BY-SA 4.0

Cumberland County Demographics

Population over time in Cumberland County

The current population in Cumberland County is 303,357. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 300,776 2.1%
2021 294,520 0.8%
2020 292,307 -

Gender in Cumberland County

  • Cumberland County is 51.2% female with 155,291 female residents.

  • Cumberland County is 48.8% male with 148,066 male residents.

Female
51.2% (155,291)
Male
48.8% (148,066)
Gender Cumberland County ME USA
Female 51.2% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cumberland County

Cumberland County is:

  • 87.9% White with 266,745 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 9,415 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 388 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 6,540 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 96 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,232 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 12,046 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 6,895 Hispanic residents.

White
87.9% (266,745)
African American
3.1% (9,415)
American Indian
0.1% (388)
Asian
2.2% (6,540)
Hawaiian
0.0% (96)
Other
0.4% (1,232)
Two Or More
4.0% (12,046)
Hispanic
2.3% (6,895)

Table: Cumberland County By Race

Race Cumberland County ME USA
White 87.9% 91.4% 58.9%
African American 3.1% 1.5% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 1.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 1.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Cumberland County, Maine

  • 3.5% of households in Cumberland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Cumberland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Cumberland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Cumberland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Cumberland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Cumberland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Cumberland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Cumberland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Cumberland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (10,533)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (9,539)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (16,596)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (17,891)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (28,910)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (47,700)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (40,163)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.1% (57,912)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.8% (32,911)
$200,000 or more
13.6% (41,197)
Income Cumberland County ME USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.8% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.6% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cumberland County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed associate's degree.

  • 30.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (6,067)
9-12th Grade
2% (6,067)
High School / GED
21% (63,704)
Some College
16% (48,537)
Associate's Degree
9% (27,302)
Bachelor's Degree
30% (91,007)
Master's Degree
14% (42,469)
Professional Degree
4% (12,134)
Doctorate Degree
2% (6,067)
Education Cumberland County ME USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 31% 26%
Some College 16% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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