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Cumberland County

Illinois · 11,048 residents · 345.944 sq mi
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Cumberland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,048
−2%since 2000
from 11,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Cumberland County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,101
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,149 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,262
+25%since 2000
from $16,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(11,086)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(68)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(240)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,815)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(75)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.9%(96)
Diversity Score5.2%(569)
Diversity Score
5
+142%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Illinois?

Cumberland County, Illinois has about 11,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland County, Illinois?

The typical household in Cumberland County, Illinois earns about $42,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, Illinois expensive?

In Cumberland County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Illinois?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in Cumberland County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 378 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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