Maine Counties

Cumberland

Maine is a geographically diverse and extremely large state. When considering a move or potential relocation, each county offers very unique real estate options. Home prices, styles and types vary widely as does the availablity of land and waterfront (lake or ocean). Additional information regarding waterfront real estate is also included in this site that can assist you in determining which part of the state is best for you new home or property.

Cumberland County, incorporated in 1760, is home to Maine’s most populous city, Portland, which is also its county seat. The County was named after William, Duke of Cumberland, who was the son of King George II.

Cumberland County is a popular attraction for visitors to Maine and hosts the Portland Sea Dogs, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine, and the Portland Museum of Art in Portland. Greater Portland, a four-season destination in southern Maine, offers scenic beauty, recreational opportunities and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions.

Maine's metropolitan area sits right on lovely Casco Bay, a gateway to historic forts and lighthouses. Day and night, Portland´s bustling waterfront is alive with activity and people; fisherman and ferries; sightseeing cruises and pleasure boats; restaurants and shops.

The estimated population in 2004 was 273,505. This was an increase of 2.97% from the 2000 census. In 2002, the per capita personal income in Cumberland County was $34,498. This was an increase of 25.6% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 112% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.

SIZE:
853 square miles

INCORPORATED:
1760

COUNTY SEAT:
Portland

POPULATION:
265,612

CITIES:
Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook

TOWNS:
Baldwin, Bridgton, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Casco, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Gray, Harpswell, Harrison, Naples, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Pownal, Raymond, Scarborough, Sebago, Standish, Windham, and Yarmouth.