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Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany county, is 74 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 21,518 residents.
In Cumberland, about 46% of adults are married. People in Cumberland have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Cumberland than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Cumberland had a median family income of $34,500.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($15,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Cumberland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Cumberland was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Cumberland, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Cumberland you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Cumberland, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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