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 8,754 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.

Also of interest is that Cumberland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Cumberland telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.42% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Cumberland is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Cumberland a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Cumberland has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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. 71.00% 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 $83,871, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $335,484 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.