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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Cumberland

Pennsylvania · 7,665 residents · 1.675 sq mi
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New Cumberland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,072. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,665
+4%vs 2000
vs 7,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,576 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 4,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024New Cumberland
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,072
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,783 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,590
−29%vs 2000
vs $24,672 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $109,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$426
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $519 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
2.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(7,093)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(83)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(454)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(7,439)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(119)
Asian1.6%(126)
Other1.2%(95)
Diversity Score10.8%(824)
11
+74%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania?

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania has about 7,665 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania earns about $34,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Cumberland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of people in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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