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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cumberland

Kentucky · 2,611 residents · 3.115 sq mi
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Cumberland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,929. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 501 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,400. The poverty rate of 38.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,611
−16%since 1990
from 3,112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
838 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 999 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+14%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cumberland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,929
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,835
+37%since 1990
from $7,163 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.7%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$276
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
58.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
42.0% rent
2.3
−11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,885)
Black7.3%(227)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(541)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,431)
Black5.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score14.3%(373)
14
−18%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.2%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cumberland, Kentucky?

Cumberland, Kentucky has about 2,611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cumberland, Kentucky earns about $15,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland, Kentucky expensive?

In Cumberland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland, Kentucky?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland, Kentucky?

About 38.7% of people in Cumberland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 501 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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