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The City of Cumberland had a population of 18,804 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Cumberland is located at latitude 39.6529 and longitude -78.7625 in Allegany County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cumberland encompass a land area of 10.05 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Allegany County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Cumberland has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Cumberland is located within District 14, Cumberland, a minor civil division (MCD) of Allegany County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,804 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,852 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,162 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,056 |
| Median Home Value | $123,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,042 (47.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,363 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,205 (20.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,405 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 4,319 (51.4%) |
The table below compares Cumberland to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 72 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 215 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 511 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 457 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 353 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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