Town · Maine
Cumberland, Maine
Cumberland, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland had 8,876 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,473 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,647 (±22). GEOID 2300515430.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,876
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,473 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,647 ±22
Median household income
$173,894
±$19,740 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$616,800
±$41,642 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$2,143
±$759 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Cumberland and what county is it in?
Cumberland is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 22.9 square miles of land, 371 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Cumberland: Cumberland Center (CDP, 2,739 in 2020).
Cumberland is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 8,876 people lived in Cumberland on July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,473 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,647 (±22).
| Measure | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,647±22 | 308,827 | +649 |
| Households | 3,109±205 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77±0.18 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,282±229 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Cumberland's population since 2000
From 7,159 in 2000 to 8,876 in 2025: up 24.0%. 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 41.9 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±4.0 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±2.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±3.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 51.2%±2.6 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.1%±2.5 pts | 85.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±2.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1%±2.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.2%±0.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.5%±4.5 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.4%±4.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7%±3.0 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 3,109 households earn less than $173,894 a year (±$19,740), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $137,702 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $36,192 after inflation.
| Measure | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $173,894±$19,740 | $95,677 | +$36,192 |
| Mean household income | $241,676±$27,986 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $89,176±$10,612 | $55,739 | +$20,400 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1%±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7%±5.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2%±1.7 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5%±2.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
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 90.9% of Cumberland's occupied homes and renters 9.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $616,800 by its owner (±$41,642). The median renter pays $2,143 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $616,800±$41,642 | $451,200 | +$153,567 |
| Median gross rent | $2,143±$759 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±26.5 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,947±$204 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.9%±3.7 pts | 69.8% | +9.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.1%±3.7 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,282±229 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9%±4.3 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.8%±4.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.3%±4.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 52 new housing units in Cumberland in 2025 (52 in single-family houses), 5.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
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?
68.5% of Cumberland's workers drive alone and 25.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes.
| Measure | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8%±4.2 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5%±7.3 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.3%±7.0 pts | 21.8% | +18.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±2.2 | 23.2 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Cumberland (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $151,505 (Tract 42.01) to $171,313 (Tract 42.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 42.01Cumberland County | 4,253 | $151,505 |
| Tract 42.02Cumberland County | 4,949 | $171,313 |
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 Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cumberland is the 1,402nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 17th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Cumberland ranks 2nd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 85th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th | 353 |
| Median household income | 2nd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 4th | 353 |
| Median home value | 14th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 5th | 301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 352 |
| Median age | 266th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 52nd | 353 |
| Work from home | 26th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 197th | 352 |
Cumberland's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, 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?
19 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' school search.