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Cumberland, RI
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Living in Cumberland



Cumberland is a medium-sized town located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 36,382 people and seven constituent neighborhoods, Cumberland is the seventh largest community in Rhode Island.

Also of interest is that Cumberland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Cumberland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cumberland’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Cumberland is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 40.79% of adults in Cumberland have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Cumberland in 2018 was $46,179, which is upper middle income relative to Rhode Island, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $184,716 for a family of four.

Cumberland is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Cumberland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cumberland residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Cumberland include Irish, French, Italian, English, and Portuguese.

The most common language spoken in Cumberland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Spanish.