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Cumberland, IN


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Cumberland, Indiana

Introduction to Cumberland, Indiana

Cumberland, Indiana, in Marion county, is 10 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is part of the surrounding Indianapolis metro area, and has roughly 5,500 residents.

Cumberland History

The theme of Cumberland is ‘Country Comfort and City Convenience’. The name ‘Cumberland’ came from Cumberland town in Maryland. On July 7, 1831, the town was officially platted and in 1842, the first post office was established. It was officially incorporated in 1951. The town's sewer system was developed in 1966, and the water supply system was constructed in 1959.

Cumberland and Nearby Attractions

  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  • White River State Park
  • James Whitcomb Riley House (Greenfield)
  • Fort Harrison State Park
  • Indianapolis Zoo
  • McMaze Indiana

Things To Do In Cumberland

While in Cumberland, people may visit nearby museums like the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie, or Eiteljorg Museum to learn about the towns history. Historical sites nearby include the James Whitcomb Riley House (Greenfield), James Whitcomb Riley House (Indianapolis), and the President Benjamin Harrison Home. Parks such as Fort Harrison State Park, Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area, Mounds State Park, and New Albany-Floyd County Park are also located close to the town. Other sites frequently visited are McMaze Indiana and Indianapolis Zoo.

Cumberland Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Cumberland Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Anderson University, Ball State University, and Butler University.

High Points

Cumberland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Cumberland Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cumberland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cumberland College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cumberland Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cumberland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Cumberland Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cumberland, IN

Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men69
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults710
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes51
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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