Cumberland County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 308,827 | — | #234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,677 | +27.3% | #212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $451,200 | +60.1% | #190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,589 | +36.6% | #195 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -41.7% | #257 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cumberland County has a population of 308,827, making it the #234 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cumberland County is $95,677, ranking #212 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Cumberland County is $451,200 (+60.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,589/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.
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95.3% of residents in Cumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, Maine has a total population of 308,827, making it the 234th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cumberland County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cumberland County is $95,677, which ranks #212 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $451,200, 60.1% above the national median. Renters in Cumberland County pay a median gross rent of $1,589 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cumberland County, 53.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Cumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).
All data for Cumberland County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.