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Cumberland

Virginia · 273 residents · 4.166 sq mi
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Cumberland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,828. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $227,900. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 63% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

273
−6%since 2023
from 291 in 2023
2010 – 2024
66 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 70 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
63.9
−8%since 2023
from 69.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
118194270345421201020202024Cumberland
2024273
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,828
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$39,241
−6%since 2023
from $41,909 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.526
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.527 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$227,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
82.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
17.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.5
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(116)
Black60.1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(75)
Black72.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.8%(136)
50
−17%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
US average: 26.5
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
27.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
38.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
73.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Cumberland, Virginia?

Cumberland, Virginia has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, Virginia?

The typical household in Cumberland, Virginia earns about $34,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland, Virginia expensive?

In Cumberland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $227,900.

How educated are people in Cumberland, Virginia?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland, Virginia?

About 16.8% of people in Cumberland, Virginia 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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