Cumberland
City in Allegany County, Maryland
Cumberland is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, with 19,076 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgeley, 1.1 miles SW.
- 19,076residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.3 km²
- 1,879 / sq mipopulation density
- 21502main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Cumberland
Cumberland is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 19,075 at the 2020 census. Located on the Potomac River, Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. It is the primary city of the Cumberland micropolitan area, which had 95,044 residents in 2020.
Historically, Cumberland was known as the "Queen City" as it was once the second largest in the state. Because of its strategic location on what became known as the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, after the American Revolution it served as a historical outfitting and staging point for westward emigrant trail migrations throughout the first half of the 1800s. In this role, it supported the settlement of the Ohio Country and the lands in that latitude of the Louisiana Purchase. It also became an industrial center, served by major roads, railroads, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which connected Cumberland to Washington, D.C., and is now a national historical park. Interstate 68 bisects the town.
Industry declined after World War II, leading urban, business, and technological development in the state to be concentrated in eastern coastal cities. The Cumberland micropolitan area is one of the poorest in the United States, ranking 707th out of 935 metropolitan and micropolitan areas in per capita income, according to the 2023 American Community Survey.
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Living in Cumberland
- Median household income
- $48,162
- Median home value
- $123,200
- Median rent
- $741/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Cumberland had 19,076 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,076 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,879 per sq mi (725 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cumberland at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,076 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.15 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6517° N, 78.7579° W |
| ZIP codes | 21502, 26767 |
| Official website | cumberlandmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2421325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cumberland
- Ridgeley, WV1.1 mi SW
- Carpendale, WV2.4 mi SW
- Bowmans Addition2.4 mi N
- Wiley Ford, WV2.5 mi S
- Bowling Green3.0 mi SW
- Corriganville3.6 mi NW
- Potomac Park3.8 mi SW
- La Vale3.9 mi W
- Pleasant Grove4.1 mi NE
- Ellerslie4.4 mi N
- Barrelville5.7 mi NW
- Cresaptown5.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland
What county is Cumberland in?
Cumberland is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cumberland, MD?
19,076 people lived in Cumberland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cumberland, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21502. Other ZIP codes: 26767.
What is the elevation of Cumberland?
627 feet (191 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cumberland?
Ridgeley (1.1 mi), Carpendale (2.4 mi), Bowmans Addition (2.4 mi), Wiley Ford (2.5 mi), Bowling Green (3.0 mi).
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