Cumberland is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maine. With a population of 8,605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Cumberland is the 33rd largest community in Maine. Cumberland home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Cumberland real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Cumberland is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.56% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Cumberland is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Cumberland who work in management occupations (17.65%), business and financial occupations (12.21%), and healthcare (10.80%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 21.28% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Cumberland is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre. Cumberland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cumberland’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Cumberland is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. If knowledge is power, Cumberland is a pretty powerful place. 69.18% of the adults in Cumberland have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Cumberland in 2022 was $76,261, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $305,044 for a family of four. The people who call Cumberland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cumberland residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Cumberland include English, Irish, French, Italian, and German. The most common language spoken in Cumberland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Russian.
