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Cumberland Head

New York · 1,535 residents · 3.86 sq mi
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Cumberland Head is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,535
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cumberland Head
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,182
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,053
+89%since 2000
from $29,092 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−15%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,465)
Black1.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,464)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.9%(45)
Diversity Score11.2%(171)
Diversity Score
11
+64%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland Head, New York?

Cumberland Head, New York has about 1,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland Head, New York?

The typical household in Cumberland Head, New York earns about $108,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland Head, New York expensive?

In Cumberland Head, New York, the median home is worth about $205,200, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland Head, New York?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland Head, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland Head, New York?

About 1.4% of people in Cumberland Head, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland Head, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland Head, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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