Cumberland is a small town of approximately 31,840 residents located in Northern Rhode Island. Its country-like atmosphere, good reputation, and industrial history make Cumberland an attractive place to live. The town was established in 1746 and the water power supplied by the Blackstone River helped to industrialize the area. The river is still well kept and remains a famous landmark for Cumberland residents. Cumberland is conveniently located outside the city of Providence and within driving distance of state beaches, four major shopping malls, and several restaurants and theaters. .
The town is clean and well taken care of by its residents. Notable locations in Cumberland include recreational sites such as Diamond Hill State Park and the Monastery, located at the town's newly renovated public library. Residents of the town and surrounding areas also enjoy landmarks such as two greatly used bike paths and the town vineyard. .
The residents of Cumberland are almost evenly proportioned in gender with 47.7% of the population being male and 52.3% female. They mostly consist of white middle class homeowners with a median income of $40,683. This is a bit higher than the state average of $31,181. Only 4% of families with children are below poverty in the town of Cumberland and 22% of the population is under the age of eighteen. 5,135 of those children are enrolled in the widely respected public school system which consists of one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. .
Cumberland High School provides services for approximately 1,398 students and employs 100 teachers. Similar to the town statistics, 96% of these students are white showing an obvious lack in diversity within the town. Of the remaining students, 3% are Hispanic and only 1% is African American. No students at the school receive bilingual education but Cumberland High does provide a special education program which aids 15% of the students with resource or self-contained needs.
