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County overview

Cumberland County

Maine - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Cumberland County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Cumberland County

Population
303,357
Age 65+
19.5%
Median age
42.1
Owner-occupied
69.9%
With disability
11.3%
Median home value
$372,900
Median income
$87,710
Residents 65+
59,050
How Cumberland County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+18.2%
% owner-occupied
+7.9%
% with disability
-12.4%
Median household income
+16.7%
Median home value
+32.3%
Median age
+9.4%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Maine

York County
212,691 residents
Penobscot County
152,640 residents

Aging-in-place in Cumberland County

Cumberland County is home to roughly 303,357 residents, of whom about 59,155 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 19.5%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 69.9% of homes in Cumberland County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $372,900. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 11.3% of Cumberland County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.