Cumberland County, Maine Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

53.0%

Graduate Degree

21.4%

Population 25+

227,438

Cumberland County, Maine Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Cumberland County, Maine Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.2%7,306
High School Graduate
19.9%45,181
Some College / Associate's
23.9%54,395
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%71,901
Graduate Degree
21.4%48,655

Cumberland County, Maine Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Cumberland County, Maine

Approximately 53.0% of adults in Cumberland County, Maine hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cumberland County, Maine has increased by 13.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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