United States landmark

21501

Cumberland, MD

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Total Population

21,501
5-year trend
+14.1%

Median Household Income

$56,501
5-year trend
+13.0%

Median Home Value

$254,367
5-year trend
+20.5%

Median Rent

$1,569
5-year trend
+42.1%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 101% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$56,501
100.1% above state avg
Home Value
$254,367
100.5% above state avg
Rent
$1,569
100% above state avg
Population Density
21,501 residents
Median Age
38.0 years
Safety Score
69/100
Moderate safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
73
Good
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
97/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
59/100
Education
35/100
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Employment
77/100
Housing
90/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Cumberland, MD 21501

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Coordinates: 39.5807°, -78.6906°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
59
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
0
Below avg
Transportation
90
Average
Healthcare
95
Average
Groceries
85
Below avg
Utilities
92
Average
Overall
59
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
13,225
Employment Rate
95.1%
Avg. Commute
28 min
Work From Home
15%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
17.4%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail Trade
13.6%
Professional Services
13%
Education
7.5%
Total Employed
12,580
Total Unemployed
1,183
Unemployment Rate
8.9%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cumberland, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Family-oriented community with 65% family households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$56,501
-24.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,546,911
Income Distribution
0%
Under $50k
0%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households
8,430
Family Households
65.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
22.9%
#2 Industry
Professional
17.5%
#3 Industry
Retail
16.8%
Total Employed Residents:14,109

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
11.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.0%
1,377 workers
Public Transit
6.5%
895 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,762
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.0% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.5%
13,006 employed
Labor Force
13,762
757 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:5.5%
Median Age
38.0 years
Per Capita Income
$33,900
Poverty Rate
11.5%
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