Cumberland, Maine
Cumberland, Maine | ||
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FIPS code 23-15430 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0582427 | |
Website | www.cumberlandmaine.com |
Cumberland is a
History
Cumberland, Maine (also known as Cumberland Center), became independent in March 1821 after it split from
The Cumberland Fair, and annual agricultural fair, has been held yearly in Cumberland during the month of September since 1868.[5] This Portland suburb has a rich farming history, but only a small number of working farms remain, such as Sweetser's Apple Barrel & Orchards, Spring Brook Farms, and Double T Orchards. Chebeague Island, long a part of Cumberland, formed its own town in 2007.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.25 square miles (67.99 km2), of which 22.88 square miles (59.26 km2) is land and 3.37 square miles (8.73 km2) is water.[1] The town stretches inland from Cumberland Foreside, on Casco Bay, to West Cumberland, which borders Windham.[6]
Near the center of the town, there is a small recreational park called Twin Brook. Run and maintained by the town, it is open to cross-country skiers, walkers, and sports practices. Local ballfields at Drowne Road School host the local
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1830 | 1,558 | — | |
1840 | 1,616 | 3.7% | |
1850 | 1,656 | 2.5% | |
1860 | 1,713 | 3.4% | |
1870 | 1,626 | −5.1% | |
1880 | 1,619 | −0.4% | |
1890 | 1,487 | −8.2% | |
1900 | 1,404 | −5.6% | |
1910 | 1,403 | −0.1% | |
1920 | 1,150 | −18.0% | |
1930 | 1,378 | 19.8% | |
1940 | 1,491 | 8.2% | |
1950 | 2,030 | 36.2% | |
1960 | 2,765 | 36.2% | |
1970 | 4,096 | 48.1% | |
1980 | 5,284 | 29.0% | |
1990 | 5,836 | 10.4% | |
2000 | 7,159 | 22.7% | |
2010 | 7,211 | 0.7% | |
2020 | 8,473 | 17.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 2,697 households, of which 37.9% had men under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the town was 45 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,548 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 71.0% were married couples living together; 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present; and 19.7% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18; 3.6% from 18 to 24; 27.7% from 25 to 44; 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $67,556, and the median income for a family was $76,571. Males had a median income of $49,538 versus $37,367 for females. The
Government and Politics
Cumberland is an incorporated town governed by a council–manager government.
Education
The school system that serves Cumberland is known as
Notable people
- Matt Apuzzo, 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist[12]
- Peter Askim, composer of modern classical music, conductor, music educator
- Joseph Brackett, American songwriter and elder of the Shakers; author of "Simple Gifts"[13]
- Robert G. Dillenback, state legislator
- Toni Fiore, celebrity chef[14]
- William J. Garsoe, state legislator and Maine House Minority Leader
- Hoddy Hildreth, state legislator and conservationist
- Captain Reuben Merrill, sea captain[15]
- Stephen Moriarty, state legislator and attorney
- D. P. B. Pride, politician and attorney in Idaho
- Captain Ephraim Sturdivant, namer of and treasurer for Cumberland
- Karl Turner, state legislator
- Oliver Wahlstrom, Professional hockey player, raised in Cumberland
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Cumberland town, Cumberland County, Maine". Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "New Data: Maine's Richest Towns". June 25, 2014.
- ^ Kelley, Michael (August 10, 2021). "Film tells history of Cumberland through eyes of those who lived it". Northern Forecaster. The Portland Press Herald. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Lear, Alex (September 20, 2011). "140th Cumberland County Fair upholds farming tradition". The Forecaster. The Portland Press Herald. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Cumberland, Maine
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ The school systems website
- ^ "Friends School of Portland". Friends School of Portland. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ "AP's Matt Apuzzo to New York Times". Politico. December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Joseph Brackett Day". American Music Preservation.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ Kamila, Avery Yale (June 11, 2014). "'Mashup' back for new season of vegan goodness". Press Herald. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form – National Park Service, July 12, 1974