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Cumberland

Indiana · 5,954 residents · 2.811 sq mi
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Cumberland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $167,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,954
+8%since 2000
from 5,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cumberland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,241
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,751
+32%since 2000
from $24,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,642)
Black10.6%(581)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(80)
Asian1.8%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(1,711)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(3,920)
Black20%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(400)
Asian1.2%(74)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,414)
Diversity Score
57
+84%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland, Indiana?

Cumberland, Indiana has about 5,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, Indiana?

The typical household in Cumberland, Indiana earns about $67,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland, Indiana expensive?

In Cumberland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland, Indiana?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland, Indiana?

About 4.6% of people in Cumberland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,386 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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