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Cumberland, MD

Founded 1787Allegany CountyElev. 191 m
Population
18,938
Median home
$120,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Cumberland

Cumberland is home to roughly 18,938 residents. Cumberland was founded in 1787 and sits in Allegany County. The median age is 41.5 and the median household income is $47,819. Homes carry a median value of $120,800, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,938
Median age
41.5
Median household income
$47,819
Per-capita income
$30,217
Poverty rate
23.5%
High-school grad or higher
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg. commute
19.6 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black4.6%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.2%
Sales & office24.6%
Service20%
Production, transportation & material moving13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$120,800
Median gross rent
$728/mo
Owner-occupied
58.3%
Median year built
1943
Households
8,379
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Cumberland has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading45%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Allegany HighHighGrades 9–12
Fort Hill HighHighGrades 9–12
Braddock MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Washington MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bel Air ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
John Humbird ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Northeast ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
South Penn ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
West Side ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% above national
Cumberland625
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime122% above national
Cumberland4,341
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cumberland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cumberland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Allegany County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cumberland is in Allegany County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cumberland was founded in 1787 and sits in Allegany County. Elevation ~191 m.

Population trend
24K19K18,93819902024
Map of Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
Where Cumberland is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownCumberland
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Western Maryland Railway StationTown Clock ChurchKoon, Thomas, HouseHaley, Francis, HouseFirst Baptist ChurchCity HallButler, Wright, HouseAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church
Notable people from Cumberland
Eddie DeezenDrew HankinsonJesse CarletonE. O. C. OrdJ. Glenn Beall Jr.George L. WellingtonJoe DarbyEdward MalloryJohn PerdewMark Baker
People searches in Cumberland
Michael Smith (3)John Smith (3)James Smith (2)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Frostburg (9 mi)Hagerstown (55 mi)Brunswick (65 mi)Middletown (67 mi)Thurmont (72 mi)Frederick (73 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cumberland, MD (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cumberland, Maryland.

Luis A Ramirez
Cumberland · 21502
Edward Alan Clark, 33
Cumberland · 21502
George Richard Baker, 77
Cumberland · 21502
AKA X X, X X
Jose Alfredo Hernandez-Santos, 35
Cumberland · 21502
AKA Santoas Hernandez
Jose L Garcia-Gonzalez
Cumberland · 21502
David Franklin Williams, 63
Cumberland · 21502
AKA David Williams, X Billy-Red
David Harold Johnson, 54
Cumberland · 21502
AKA David Harold Johnson Jr, David H Johnson
Michael Scott Thomas, 46
Cumberland · Allegany County · 21502
James Robert Edward Moore, 21
Cumberland · 21502

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cumberland — frequently asked

What is the population of Cumberland, Maryland?
Cumberland has a population of about 18,938, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cumberland?
The median home value in Cumberland is $120,800, and the median gross rent is $728/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cumberland safe? What is the crime rate?
Cumberland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 625 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cumberland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allegany County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cumberland?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Cumberland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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