How long is the commute from Cumberland, ME?
Workers who live in Cumberland, ME take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Cumberland get to work
| Means of transportation | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.5% (±7.3 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±7.0 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cumberland, the average commute is not measurably different from Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cumberland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Cumberland ranks 18 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 290 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cumberland
| Vehicles available | Cumberland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% (±6.0 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±6.4 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% (±5.7 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Cumberland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cumberland County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cumberland
| Cumberland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±7.0 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Cumberland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cumberland County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cumberland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Yarmouth (community) | 3.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth | 3.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Yarmouth | 4.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth Foreside | 4.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Yarmouth | 4.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 5.0 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Westbrook | 7.5 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Windham | 7.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Falmouth Foreside, ME (17.8 minutes), Falmouth (community), ME (17.3 minutes), Westbrook, ME (18.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | North Yarmouth | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Gorham | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Yarmouth | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | New Gloucester | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Long Island | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 17 | Windham | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Cumberland | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Frye Island | 23.8 minutes (±28.6) |
| 20 | Freeport | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Brunswick | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Falmouth | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Chebeague Island | 22.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Cape Elizabeth | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Cumberland include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cumberland Center.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cumberland
How long is the average commute in Cumberland?
Workers who live in Cumberland, ME take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cumberland without a car?
2.3% of households in Cumberland have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cumberland?
25.3% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Cumberland worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland town, Cumberland County, Maine
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cumberland town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:15430, in state:23 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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