Restaurants and bars in Cumberland County, ME: how many are there?
Cumberland County, Maine had 899 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Cumberland County ranks 155th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 16 in Maine.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 269 | 30% |
| 5 to 9 | 159 | 17.7% |
| 10 to 19 | 223 | 24.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 212 | 23.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 30 | 3.3% |
| 100 or more | 5 | 0.6% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Cumberland County fits in Maine
Maine has 3,159 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 16 counties; Cumberland County has 28.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Maine
- York County551
- Penobscot County262
- Kennebec County236
- Hancock County217
- Androscoggin County209
- Knox County113
- Aroostook County110
- Lincoln County105
Other categories in Cumberland County
- Other health practitioner offices391
- Medical and dental offices325
- Auto repair shops193
- Hair, nail and barber shops151
- Hotels, motels and lodging111
- Gyms and fitness centers89
- Supermarkets and grocery stores76
- Pharmacies and drug stores36
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Cumberland County, ME?
899 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Cumberland County compare with other counties?
Cumberland County ranks 155th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 16 in Maine.
How big are restaurants and bars in Cumberland County?
30% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 28% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7225, 7224). Methodology and limits.