Population 30,919 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland
Household size in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Cumberland are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.31, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Cumberland skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Cumberland (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cumberland
Renters in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Cumberland rent their homes (31.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly half of owners (48.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cumberland: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Cumberland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $722 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $796 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$184 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cumberland costs $796 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $184 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cumberland
Bachelor's degrees in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cumberland: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Cumberland have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cumberland is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cumberland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2.23 | 44.4 | 12.8% | 31.7% | 16.9% | 1956 | $796 | 19.5% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Carpendale | 2.46 | 47.5 | 4.5% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 1972 | $697 | 10.1% | 97.7% | 8.3% |
| Wiley Ford | 2.45 | 47.2 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 22.4% | 1981 | $873 | 30.5% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| La Vale | 2.34 | 45.3 | 4.1% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 1963 | $706 | 36.4% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| Cresaptown | 2.43 | 39.7 | 6.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 1960 | $938 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 2.9% |
| Ridgeley | 2.31 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,052 | 35.0% | 96.2% | 8.9% |
| Clarysville | 2.12 | 43.6 | 17.1% | 38.0% | 17.9% | 1963 | $926 | 21.1% | 97.8% | 6.4% |
| Spring Gap | 2.29 | 51.8 | 4.0% | 11.4% | 20.9% | 1976 | $698 | 13.3% | 90.3% | 4.4% |
| Patterson Creek | 2.54 | 42.5 | 15.8% | 17.0% | 5.0% | 2001 | $1,297 | 45.3% | 99.4% | 11.2% |
| Mount Savage | 2.38 | 43.0 | 6.9% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 1951 | $859 | 17.2% | 95.2% | 7.4% |
| Wellersburg | 2.75 | 42.1 | 7.4% | 13.7% | 17.1% | 1963 | $908 | 17.6% | 88.7% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cumberland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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