Demographics & People — Cumberland, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,938 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,500 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 8,379 |
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| Family Households | 4,348 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1449 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,579 |
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| Black or African American | 878 |
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| Asian | 99 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 403 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,233 |
| German | 4,602 |
| Other groups | 2,996 |
| Irish | 2,597 |
| English | 1,970 |
| American | 1,386 |
| Italian | 1,206 |
| Scottish | 474 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 431 |
| Welsh | 293 |
Language
| English Only | 17,439 |
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| Spanish | 210 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,105 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,289 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,198 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cumberland, Maryland.
