Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County is a county in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 281,674,[1] making it the most populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Portland.[2] Cumberland County was founded in 1760 from a portion of York County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, and named for William, Duke of Cumberland, a son of King George II.[3]

Cumberland County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°47′04″N 70°19′41″W
Country United States
State Maine
FoundedNovember 1, 1760
Named forPrince William, Duke of Cumberland
SeatPortland
Largest cityPortland
Area
 • Total1,217 sq mi (3,150 km2)
 • Land835 sq mi (2,160 km2)
 • Water382 sq mi (990 km2)  31%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total281,674
 • Estimate 
(2019)
295,003
 • Density230/sq mi (89/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.cumberlandcounty.org

Cumberland County has the deepest and second-largest body of water in the state, Sebago Lake, which supplies tap water to most of the county. The county is the state's economic and industrial center, having the resources of the Port of Portland, the Maine Mall, and having corporate headquarters of major companies such as Fairchild Semiconductor, IDEXX Laboratories, Unum, and TD Bank.

Cumberland County is part of the Portland–South Portland, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,217 square miles (3,150 km2), of which 835 square miles (2,160 km2) is land and 382 square miles (990 km2) (31%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
179025,530—
180038,20849.7%
181042,83112.1%
182049,44515.4%
183060,10221.6%
184068,65814.2%
185079,53815.8%
186075,591−5.0%
187082,0218.5%
188086,3595.3%
189090,9495.3%
1900100,68910.7%
1910112,01411.2%
1920124,37611.0%
1930134,6458.3%
1940146,0008.4%
1950169,20115.9%
1960182,7518.0%
1970192,5285.3%
1980215,78912.1%
1990243,13512.7%
2000265,6129.2%
2010281,6746.0%
2019 (est.)295,003[5]4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2019[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 265,612 people, 107,989 households, and 67,709 families living in the county. The population density was 318 people per square mile (123/km2). There were 122,600 housing units at an average density of 147 per square mile (57/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.74% White, 1.06% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 107,989 households, out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.10% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.30% were non-families. 28.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.30% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,048, and the median income for a family was $54,485. Males had a median income of $35,850 versus $27,935 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,949. About 5.20% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

19.6% were of English, 15.5% Irish, 9.6% French, 7.8% United States or American, 7.7% Italian, 6.3% French Canadian and 5.9% German ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.4% spoke English and 2.1% French as their first language.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 281,674 people, 117,339 households, and 70,778 families living in the county.[10] The population density was 337.2 inhabitants per square mile (130.2/km2). There were 138,657 housing units at an average density of 166.0 per square mile (64.1/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 92.8% white, 2.4% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 22.7% were English, 21.1% were Irish, 9.0% were German, 8.4% were Italian, 6.0% were Scottish, 5.5% were French Canadian, and 4.4% were American.[12]

Of the 117,339 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.7% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 41.0 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $55,658 and the median income for a family was $71,335. Males had a median income of $48,158 versus $38,539 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,041. About 6.9% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Government
Cumberland County courthouse in Portland, the county seat

Cumberland County is represented by county commissioners and the daily operations are run by a county manager. The county has several responsibilities, including running a Sheriff's department, the Cumberland County Jail, and a county court system. Cumberland County also has its own treasury department, emergency management agency and also has a district attorney office. The county also has a stake in the Cross Insurance Arena (formerly called the Cumberland County Civic Center), as well as programs in local economic development and tourism.

Cumberland County is divided into five districts of approximate equal population, each of which elects one county commissioner. The sheriff is elected countywide and runs the Cumberland County Sheriff's office and the Cumberland County Jail.

Politics

In 2012, the county voted 65% to legalize same-sex marriage.[14]

Voter registration
Voter registration and party enrollment as of May 2019 [15]
Democratic 97,759 40.17%
Unenrolled 80,276 32.99%
Republican 55,163 22.67%
Green Independent 10,128 4.16%
Libertarian 20 0.01%
Total 243,350 100%

Due to its urban nature, Cumberland county is a Democratic party stronghold. Democrats dominate voter registration in the county, and the Democratic presidential nominee has won Cumberland County in every election since 1992.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 30.8% 59,584 66.5% 128,759 2.8% 5,422
2016 33.6% 57,709 59.9% 102,981 6.5% 11,128
2012 35.3% 57,821 62.3% 101,950 2.5% 4,015
2008 34.2% 56,186 64.1% 105,218 1.7% 2,747
2004 40.1% 65,384 58.2% 94,846 1.7% 2,732
2000 41.1% 58,543 52.0% 74,203 6.9% 9,874
1996 32.9% 42,620 53.6% 69,496 13.5% 17,494
1992 32.3% 45,752 43.0% 60,781 24.7% 34,989
1988 52.9% 63,028 46.4% 55,220 0.7% 827
1984 56.8% 65,842 43.0% 49,894 0.3% 290
1980 42.6% 45,820 44.1% 47,337 13.3% 14,304
1976 49.6% 48,959 47.7% 47,007 2.7% 2,660
1972 60.6% 51,268 39.4% 33,326 0.0% 23
1968 41.4% 32,275 57.3% 44,697 1.4% 1,076
1964 30.5% 22,365 69.4% 50,844 0.1% 63
1960 58.5% 47,271 41.5% 33,553 0.0% 1
1956 71.9% 49,696 28.1% 19,438 0.0% 0
1952 69.2% 46,957 30.7% 20,831 0.2% 110
1948 60.7% 30,284 37.9% 18,913 1.4% 688
1944 52.2% 29,349 47.7% 26,857 0.1% 72
1940 52.5% 29,795 47.4% 26,911 0.1% 76
1936 55.6% 30,021 42.4% 22,895 2.1% 1,114
1932 60.8% 32,864 38.2% 20,655 1.0% 514
1928 67.7% 33,190 31.9% 15,648 0.3% 158
1924 73.3% 26,187 19.8% 7,078 6.9% 2,454
1920 69.2% 24,623 29.5% 10,484 1.3% 478
1916 53.6% 11,768 44.6% 9,795 1.8% 398
1912 25.0% 5,154 41.0% 8,480 34.0% 7,027
1908 61.8% 10,593 33.5% 5,735 4.7% 810
1904 62.1% 9,356 33.1% 4,989 4.7% 709
1900 58.5% 8,824 38.3% 5,770 3.0% 466
1896 65.3% 11,017 30.6% 5,175 4.0% 674
1892 51.8% 9,165 45.5% 8,050 2.6% 462
1888 53.8% 9,880 43.4% 7,975 2.7% 508
1884 50.4% 9,510 43.3% 8,170 6.2% 1,175
1880 50.7% 10,167 46.6% 9,339 2.6% 528

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

The fictional town of Jerusalem's Lot, featured in the vampire novel 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King, is situated in Cumberland County. King makes passing reference to other nearby towns and cities, including Portland, Falmouth, and Westbrook.

The video game Trauma Team takes place in Cumberland County in the year 2020, referencing Portland and Portland's Back Cove. Neither actual hospital housed in Portland is mentioned in-game; instead, a fictional trauma center called Resurgam First Care is fabricated for the plot (in real life, Portland's city motto is "Resurgam," Latin for "I will rise again"). Two other fictional places are mentioned that reference the county name: "Cumberland College" and "Cumberland Institute of Forensic Medicine".

See also

References
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