Cumberland, Maryland Job Growth
There were 36,100 jobs in Cumberland, Maryland in February 2021 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 39,580 employed persons for the month. Cumberland lost 0 jobs in February 2021 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment fell by 6 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Cumberland job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 36,100 | 0 | -2,100 |
CPS | 39,580 | -6 | -3,198 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Cumberland, Maryland Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Cumberland as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Cumberland, Maryland
CES employment for Cumberland peaked in July 2010 at 40,100. Since then 4,000 jobs have been lost in Cumberland according to the employer survey. From a trough of 32,700 in April 2020, Cumberland has gained 3,399 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 46,551 for Cumberland in January 2008. 6,971 jobs have been lost in Cumberland since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 36,691, Cumberland has added 2,889 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Cumberland, Maryland Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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February 2021 | 36,100 | 0 | 39,580 | -6 |
January 2021 | 36,100 | 200 | 39,586 | 681 |
December 2020 | 35,900 | -200 | 38,905 | 16 |
November 2020 | 36,100 | -200 | 38,889 | -5 |
October 2020 | 36,300 | 300 | 38,894 | 490 |
September 2020 | 36,000 | -100 | 38,404 | -1,536 |
August 2020 | 36,100 | 400 | 39,940 | 1,082 |
July 2020 | 35,700 | 700 | 38,858 | -14 |
June 2020 | 35,000 | 1,800 | 38,872 | 1,662 |
May 2020 | 33,200 | 499 | 37,210 | 519 |
April 2020 | 32,700 | -5,299 | 36,691 | -6,121 |
March 2020 | 38,000 | -200 | 42,812 | 34 |