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Cumberland

Virginia · 365 residents · 4.166 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
−8%since 2019
from 396 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 95 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
−24%since 2019
from 59.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
118194270345421201020202024Cumberland
2024273
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,556
+26%since 2019
from $23,407 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(86)
Black78.3%(310)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.5%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(160)
Black47.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.8%(244)
Diversity Score
67
+57%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
37.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland, Virginia?

Cumberland, Virginia has about 365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cumberland, Virginia expensive?

In Cumberland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,400.

How educated are people in Cumberland, Virginia?

About 7.9% 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 21.2% 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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