Cumberland Hill is home to 8,648 people in Rhode Island. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 49% ahead of the Rhode Island median. That puts it in the top 3% of US cities for household income. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median household income runs $130,506, well clear of the $82,259 US median.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $130,506, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about Cumberland Hill
What changed most since 1990
Median home value (2024 dollars)$338,650 → $394,300(+16%)US over the same years: +67%
Hispanic share0.4% → 3.8%(+3.3 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts
Asian share0.0% → 9.2%(+9.2 pts)US over the same years: +3.1 pts
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.1%(24)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3.3%(13)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.1%(213)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 394 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
Cumberland Hill, decade by decade
Cumberland Hill population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
6,379
$108,874
$338,650
29.3%
1.8
2000
7,738
$105,104
$252,664
36.0%
9.7
2010
7,934
$104,916
$394,600
34.8%
18.9
2020
8,140
$114,869
$344,704
47.2%
33.0
2024
8,648
$130,506
$394,300
49.2%
42.1
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island?
Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island has about 8,648 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island?
The typical household in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island earns about $130,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island expensive?
In Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $394,300, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.
How educated are people in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island?
About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island?
About 4.7% of people in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.
Has Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island grown since 1990?
Yes, Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,269 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.
