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Cumberland

Kentucky · 2,237 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 $27,788. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,500. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
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
2,237
−14%since 2000
from 2,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
718 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cumberland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,788
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,008
+73%since 2000
from $9,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,431)
Black5.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,110)
Black3.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(91)
Diversity Score19.5%(437)
Diversity Score
20
+37%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland, Kentucky?

Cumberland, Kentucky has about 2,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cumberland, Kentucky earns about $27,788 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 $45,500, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland, Kentucky?

About 12.5% 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 32.3% 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 875 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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