Time Zone: Cumberland County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Portland is the Seat for Cumberland County.
Cumberland County was founded in 1761.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Cumberland had a population of 278,559 people. This is an increase of 4.87% since the last Census (which gave a population of 265,612 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Cumberland represented 20.83% of the total population of Maine, making it the state's most populous county (out of 16 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 281,674 | +6.05% | +1.12% since 2009 |
2009 | 278,559 | +4.87% | +0.38% since 2008 |
2008 | 277,512 | +4.48% | +0.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 276,023 | +3.92% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 265,612 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Cumberland County Census Page for Cumberland County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Cumberland County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Cumberland County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Portland | 63,008 | 64,249 | 1.93% decrease |
South Portland | 23,976 | 23,324 | 2.8% increase |
Brunswick | 21,992 | 21,172 | 3.87% increase |
Scarborough | 19,239 | 16,970 | 13.37% increase |
Windham | 16,901 | 14,904 | 13.4% increase |
Websites for Cumberland County
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