City · Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland, city, in Allegany County, Maryland. Cumberland had 18,799 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,076 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,804 (±32). GEOID 2421325.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,799
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,076 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,804 ±32
Median household income
$48,162
±$3,822 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$123,200
±$8,731 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$741
±$91 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Cumberland and what county is it in?
Cumberland is a city in Allegany County, Maryland. It covers 10.1 square miles of land, 1,883 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cumberland is in the Cumberland, MD-WV micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cumberland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,799 people lived in Cumberland on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 19,076 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,804 (±32).
| Measure | Cumberland | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,804 ±32 | 67,452 | −846 |
| Households | 8,405 ±300 | 27,382 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.07 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,610 ±341 | 32,720 | no clear change |
Cumberland's population since 2000
From 21,518 in 2000 to 18,799 in 2025: down 12.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cumberland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cumberland?
The median resident of Cumberland is 41.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.7%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cumberland | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±2.7 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±1.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±2.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±1.5 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3% ±1.7 pts | 85.9% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 25.1% ±2.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±1.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±2.6 pts | 21.1% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±2.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cumberland earn?
Half of Cumberland's 8,405 households earn less than $48,162 a year (±$3,822), against $59,603 in Allegany County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $44,483 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cumberland | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,162 ±$3,822 | $59,603 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,164 ±$4,512 | $74,712 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,056 ±$2,139 | $31,210 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.1% ±3.9 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.8% ±8.0 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.9% ±3.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±2.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5% ±2.7 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cumberland?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Cumberland's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,200 by its owner (±$8,731). The median renter pays $741 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cumberland | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,200 ±$8,731 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $741 ±$91 | $805 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1% ±6.8 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178 ±$81 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±3.5 pts | 70.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±3.5 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 10,610 ±341 | 32,720 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9% ±3.4 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.2% ±3.5 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.3% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cumberland building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Cumberland in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cumberland work and get to work?
74.1% of Cumberland's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Cumberland | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.8% ±2.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1% ±3.7 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±2.5 pts | 9.1% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±2.1 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cumberland?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Cumberland, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,056 (Tract 8) to $102,744 (Tract 12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 23Allegany County | 5,673 | $72,188 |
| Tract 7Allegany County | 3,293 | $36,673 |
| Tract 6Allegany County | 2,830 | $52,250 |
| Tract 12Allegany County | 3,025 | $102,744 |
| Tract 10Allegany County | 1,876 | $29,635 |
| Tract 8Allegany County | 1,890 | $28,056 |
| Tract 5Allegany County | 2,108 | $34,545 |
| Tract 11Allegany County | 1,423 | $47,054 |
| Tract 13Allegany County | 4,972 | $63,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cumberland) · Census block assignment files
How does Cumberland compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cumberland is the 2,037th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Cumberland ranks 317th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 190th | 326 |
| Median household income | 317th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 300th | 326 |
| Median home value | 320th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 282nd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 8th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 274th | 325 |
| Median age | 135th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 245th | 323 |
| Work from home | 264th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 317th | 325 |
Cumberland's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Cumberland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cumberland?
7 of the 57 figures for Cumberland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cumberland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cumberland.