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Cumming

Georgia · 5,430 residents · 7.541 sq mi
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Cumming has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,128. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $195,800. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,430
+29%since 2000
from 4,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Cumming
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,128
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,237 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,380
+18%since 2000
from $16,445 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(3,381)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(704)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(1,579)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63%(3,423)
Black2.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,707)
Asian1.4%(77)
Other2.9%(158)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,514)
Diversity Score
65
+73%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumming, Georgia?

Cumming, Georgia has about 5,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumming, Georgia?

The typical household in Cumming, Georgia earns about $36,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumming, Georgia expensive?

In Cumming, Georgia, the median home is worth about $195,800, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Cumming, Georgia?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cumming, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumming, Georgia?

About 25.7% of people in Cumming, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumming, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumming, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,632 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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