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Cumberland Head

New York · 1,627 residents · 3.86 sq mi
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Cumberland Head is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,627
+6%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cumberland Head
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,615
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,247
+28%since 2000
from $29,092 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+59%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,555)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(107)
Diversity Score
7
−3%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland Head, New York?

Cumberland Head, New York has about 1,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland Head, New York earns about $74,615 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 $196,400, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland Head, New York?

About 39.7% 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 5.5% 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 122 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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