Cumberland County, ME Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cumberland County was 307,451, a 0.43% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cumberland County's population was 306,149, an increase of 0.85% compared to a population of 303,570 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cumberland County, ME population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 41,376. In this period, the peak population was 307,451 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 266,075 - -
2001 268,132 2,057 0.77%
2002 270,036 1,904 0.71%
2003 272,281 2,245 0.83%
2004 273,879 1,598 0.59%
2005 274,932 1,053 0.38%
2006 275,335 403 0.15%
2007 276,560 1,225 0.44%
2008 278,080 1,520 0.55%
2009 278,757 677 0.24%
2010 281,481 2,724 0.98%
2011 282,753 1,272 0.45%
2012 283,742 989 0.35%
2013 285,681 1,939 0.68%
2014 288,274 2,593 0.91%
2015 289,704 1,430 0.5%
2016 291,522 1,818 0.63%
2017 292,549 1,027 0.35%
2018 294,363 1,814 0.62%
2019 296,052 1,689 0.57%
2020 303,570 7,518 2.54%
2021 306,149 2,579 0.85%
2022 307,451 1,302 0.43%
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Cumberland County, ME population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cumberland County's population increased by 15,406 (5.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cumberland County's population increased by 22,089 (7.85%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cumberland County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cumberland County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 307,451. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cumberland County's population peaked in year 2022 at 307,451.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cumberland County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 266,075.

Cumberland County, ME annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cumberland County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cumberland County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.71% per year. Overall the population grew 15.55% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cumberland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cumberland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.71% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 3,881. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Cumberland County's population grew the most with an increase of 7,518 (2.54%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Cumberland County's population grew the least with a growth of 403 (0.15%).

Things to know

Is Cumberland County, ME population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cumberland County's population increased by 3,881 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,579 (0.85%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,302 (0.43%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cumberland County, ME changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 21,770 (7.62%). The population was highest at 307,451 in the year 2022 and lowest at 285,681 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.81%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Cumberland County, ME Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cumberland County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cumberland County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cumberland County was 307,451, a 0.43% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cumberland County population was 306,149, an increase of 0.85% compared to a population of 303,570 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 41,376. In this period, the peak population was 307,451 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cumberland County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cumberland County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cumberland County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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