Portland Maine News

Of the 300,776 citizens living in Cumberland County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Cumberland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.8% or 270,232 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.2% and totaled 9,590 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cumberland County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Cumberland County.

	Estimated Total
White	270,232
Multiracial	11,867
African American	9,590
Asian	6,649
Some Other Race	1,857
American Indian or Alaska Native	512
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	69

Source: US Census Bureau