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Cumberland Head

New York · 1,735 residents · 3.86 sq mi
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Cumberland Head is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,735
+13%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
449 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cumberland Head
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,893
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,938
+85%since 2000
from $29,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,596)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other1.5%(26)
Diversity Score12.6%(218)
Diversity Score
13
+84%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland Head, New York?

Cumberland Head, New York has about 1,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland Head, New York earns about $73,893 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 $176,600, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland Head, New York?

About 45.2% 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 7.8% 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 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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