Cumberland County, county in Maine, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 298,111 inhabitants. The county was created 265 years ago in 1760. Its county seat is Portland.
There are 5 city/town in Cumberland County, ME. The largest city of Cumberland County is City of Portland with a population of 653,115. Other cities include, Cape Elizabeth population 9,322, Casco population 3,940, Cumberland Center population 2,499 and Chebeague Island population 350
Sitting along the rugged Maine coast or inland towards the White Mountains, the cities of Cumberland County encapsulate the natural beauty and maritime heritage of the Pine Tree State.
The vibrant waterfront city of Portland serves as the county seat and Maine's largest city. With its working port, famed seafood shacks, and lively arts district, Portland embraces its coastal location. Nearby South Portland boasts trails along the Fore River and a historic lighthouse.
Inland, the mill town of Westbrook borders the Presumpscot River as it flows to Casco Bay. Trails and riverfront parks allow Westbrook to celebrate its natural assets. The college town of Gorham balances its quiet village charm with the youthful vibe of the University of Southern Maine campus.
Coastal towns like Falmouth, Yarmouth, and Cumberland retain their idyllic New England characters through historic districts dotted with clapboard Colonial homes, oceanfront parks, and lobster shack dining.
With the rugged coast on one side and pastoral inland hills on the other, Cumberland County's diverse cities encapsulate the essence of Maine's enduring natural splendor and maritime traditions.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Cape Elizabeth | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA | 9,322 |
Casco | City in United States of America | 3,940 |
Chebeague Island | Island in the United States of America | 350 |
City of Portland | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. | 653,115 |
Cumberland Center | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine | 2,499 |