Cumberland, MD-WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

94,684

0.456% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

42.5

0.468% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.3%

7.03% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,413

3.26% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$158,200

5.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

37,072

3.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Cumberland, MD-WV had a population of 94.7k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $59,413. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cumberland, MD-WV declined from 95,118 to 94,684, a −0.456% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,539 to $59,413, a 3.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cumberland, MD-WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), White (Hispanic) (0.815%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.693%).

None of the households in Cumberland, MD-WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Cumberland, MD-WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cumberland, MD-WV are Frostburg State University (1,215 degrees awarded in 2022), Allegany College of Maryland (566 degrees), and Potomac State College of West Virginia University (306 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Cumberland, MD-WV was $158,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Cumberland, MD-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cumberland, MD-WV was 2 cars per household.

Cumberland, MD-WV borders Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, Somerset, PA, and Winchester, VA-WV.

United States Maryland West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Cumberland, MD-WV is home to a population of 94.7k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.69% of Cumberland, MD-WV residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2023, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.5k people) in Cumberland, MD-WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Cumberland, MD-WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cumberland, MD-WV was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cumberland, MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cumberland, MD-WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.5k ± 311
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.25k ± 259
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.21k ± 369

1.66%

Hispanic Population

1.58k people

1.66% of the people in Cumberland, MD-WV are hispanic (1.58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cumberland, MD-WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
116,781 ± 8,985 people
India
63,450 ± 7,102 people
China
47,144 ± 6,253 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland and West Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 116,781 Maryland and West Virginia residents, followed by India with 63,450 and China with 47,144.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

1.58%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.51k people

As of 2023, 1.69% of Cumberland, MD-WV residents (1.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cumberland, MD-WV was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cumberland, MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,124 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
952 ± 260
Gulf War (2001-)
921 ± 270

Cumberland, MD-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cumberland, MD-WV employs 37.1k people. The largest industries in Cumberland, MD-WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,131 people), Retail Trade (4,711 people), and Manufacturing (3,797 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,331), Utilities ($71,902), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,924).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.1k

2023 Value

± 1,399

−3.16%

1 Year decline

± 5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cumberland, MD-WV declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 38.3k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cumberland, MD-WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,568 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,043 people), and Management Occupations (2,804 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cumberland, MD-WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland and West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.1k

2023 Value

± 1,399

−3.16%

1 Year decline

± 5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cumberland, MD-WV declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 38.3k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cumberland, MD-WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,131 people), Retail Trade (4,711 people), and Manufacturing (3,797 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cumberland, MD-WV, though some of these residents may live in Cumberland, MD-WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,111

Median earning men ± $1,898

$35,424

Median earning women ± $1,166

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($90,066), Public Administration ($67,978), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,598).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,585), Wholesale Trade ($51,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,156).

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$396k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$204k
Manufacturing
$157k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland and West Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.994%).

Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cumberland, MD-WV. Showing the available data for Maryland and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.994%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland and West Virginia

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing Maryland and West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Cumberland, MD-WV awarded 2,094 degrees. The student population of Cumberland, MD-WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,109 male students and 4,690 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cumberland, MD-WV are White (1,434 and 71.8%), followed by Black or African American (344 and 17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (86 and 4.3%), and Two or More Races (75 and 3.75%).

The largest universities in Cumberland, MD-WV by number of degrees awarded are Frostburg State University (1,215 and 58%), Allegany College of Maryland (566 and 27%), and Potomac State College of West Virginia University (306 and 14.6%).

The most popular majors in Cumberland, MD-WV are Registered Nursing (277 and 13.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (225 and 10.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (157 and 7.5%).

The median tuition cost in Cumberland, MD-WV for a public four year colleges is $5,863 for in-state students and $16,987 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cumberland, MD-WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,799 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,799 students enrolled in Cumberland, MD-WV, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,323 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
93 degrees awarded
General Economics
81 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
139 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cumberland, MD-WV was General Psychology with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cumberland, MD-WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Frostburg State University
1,215 degrees awarded
Allegany College of Maryland
566 degrees awarded
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
306 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frostburg State University with 1,215 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 797 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cumberland, MD-WV, which is 0.614 times less than the 1,297 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,434 degrees mean that there were 4.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 344 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($7,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,540) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.947% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.24M), and Bachelors Degree (1.22M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cumberland, MD-WV was $158,200 in 2023, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $149,400 to $158,200, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Cumberland, MD-WV is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Cumberland, MD-WV have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cumberland, MD-WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cumberland, MD-WV is $59,413. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cumberland, MD-WV was Howard County, MD with a value of $146,982, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $132,059 and $128,733.

Housing

Property

$158,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,291

$27,808

Median Property Taxes

±$1,102

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cumberland, MD-WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cumberland, MD-WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.9% of the housing units in Cumberland, MD-WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cumberland, MD-WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cumberland, MD-WV was Howard County, MD with a value of $146,982, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $132,059 and $128,733.

The following map shows all of the counties in Cumberland, MD-WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,413

Median Household Income

± $1,508

38.1k

Number of Households

± 1,362

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.1k households in Cumberland, MD-WV grew to $59,413 from the previous year's value of $57,539.

The following chart displays the households in Cumberland, MD-WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cumberland, MD-WV is from Maryland and West Virginia.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 and income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland and West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (8.87%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Cumberland, MD-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.87%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cumberland, MD-WV have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.76% of the workforce in Cumberland, MD-WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cumberland, MD-WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cumberland, MD-WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cumberland, MD-WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cumberland, MD-WV (14.3k out of 87.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cumberland, MD-WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Cumberland, MD-WV has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1133 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

1,133 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,133 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1,118 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland and West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.32%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cumberland, MD-WV declined by 1.74% from 4.4% to 4.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cumberland, MD-WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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