Cumberland is a city located in Allegany County Maryland. Cumberland has a 2024 population of 18,660. It is also the county seat of Allegany County. Cumberland is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Cumberland is $66,628 with a poverty rate of 21.8%. The median age in Cumberland is 41.8 years: 39.3 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cumberland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,825 | 88.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,158 | 6.08% |
| Black or African American | 822 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,343 | 2.14 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 4,023 | 1.16 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 2,783 | 2.97 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 1,177 | 3.15 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 360 | 3.48 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 833 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,300 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,587 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,280 | 9.95% |
| High School Graduate | 4,523 | 35.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 2,923 | 22.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,932 | 10,834 | 2,641 |
| Black | 394 | 303 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 198 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 170 | 16 |
| Asian | 119 | 108 | 102 |
| Other Race | 34 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 13 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,188 | $62,760 | $56,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,578 | $100,982 | $63,788 |
| High School Graduate | $31,705 | $36,464 | $30,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,875 | $0 | $20,556 |
| Overall | $40,898 | $44,492 | $34,444 |
| Some College | $35,613 | $39,144 | $31,269 |
$40,898
Average Earnings
$44,492
Average Male
$34,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.09% of Cumberland residents speak only English, while 3.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,075 | 3,307 | 20.57% |
| Multiple | 1,095 | 287 | 26.21% |
| Black | 461 | 192 | 41.65% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 189 | 46.9% |
| Other | 61 | 48 | 78.69% |
| Native | 16 | 13 | 81.25% |
| Asian | 153 | 8 | 5.23% |
21.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.02%
Male Poverty Rate
23.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cumberland is Native, with 81.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cumberland is Asian, with 5.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.81% |
| High School | 28.19% |
| Some College | 17.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.93% |
| Female Employed | 11.35% |
| Male Employed | 8.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,672 | $87,905 |
| Households | $45,915 | $66,628 |
| Married Families | $82,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,994 | $41,821 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,289
Number of Veterans
1,188
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 503 |
| First Gulf War | 270 |
| Second Gulf War | 228 |
| Korea | 131 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 400 |
| 75+ | 366 |
| 35 to 54 | 322 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,202 | 8.71% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 16.53% |
| Black | 37 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 24 | 15.09% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 3 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.07%
Born in Cumberland
98.01%
Native Born
1.99%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
98.01% of Cumberland residents were born in the United States, with 75.07% having been born in Maryland. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,205 | -91 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 18,296 | -91 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 18,387 | -91 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 18,478 | -91 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 18,569 | -91 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 18,660 | -91 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 18,751 | -22 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 18,773 | -152 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 18,925 | -99 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 19,024 | -297 | -1.54% |
| 2019 | 19,321 | -165 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 19,486 | -146 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 19,632 | -262 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 19,894 | -166 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 20,060 | -190 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 20,250 | -170 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 20,420 | -136 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 20,556 | -174 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 20,730 | -78 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 20,808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,518 | -2,188 | -9.23% |
| 1990 | 23,706 | -2,227 | -8.59% |
| 1980 | 25,933 | -3,791 | -12.75% |
| 1970 | 29,724 | -3,691 | -11.05% |
| 1960 | 33,415 | -4,264 | -11.32% |
| 1950 | 37,679 | -1,804 | -4.57% |
| 1940 | 39,483 | 1,736 | 4.6% |
| 1930 | 37,747 | 7,910 | 26.51% |
| 1920 | 29,837 | 7,998 | 36.62% |
| 1910 | 21,839 | 4,711 | 27.5% |
| 1900 | 17,128 | 4,399 | 34.56% |
| 1890 | 12,729 | 2,036 | 19.04% |
| 1880 | 10,693 | 2,637 | 32.73% |
| 1870 | 8,056 | 3,978 | 97.55% |
| 1860 | 4,078 | -1,995 | -32.85% |
| 1850 | 6,073 | -12,132 | -66.64% |