Cumberland County, ME — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Labor Force
174,893
Employed
168,681
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
19.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone65.5%
Carpool7.3%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk5.1%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home19.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.8%
Government41.4%
Self-Employed3.9%
Cumberland County, ME has an unemployment rate of 3.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 174,893 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 19.4% of workers work from home. 86.8% of workers are in the private sector.