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Cumberland County

Kentucky · 5,992 residents (2025 est.) · 305.147 sq mi
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Cumberland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,199 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,948
−17%since 2000
from 7,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−13%since 2009
from 22 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,992 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cumberland County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(354)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(402)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(396)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(276)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(227)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(620)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(679)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(671)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(972)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(808)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(421)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(122)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,572 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,221
+92%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+8%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+44%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cumberland County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(6,793)
Black3.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,500)
Black1.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2%(120)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other3.7%(222)
Diversity Score
18
+36%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
15
+17%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(82)
Dominican0.5%(27)
Puerto Rican0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(16)
Ancestry
English18%(1,068)
German13.8%(821)
Irish11.1%(663)
American11%(655)
Scottish2.7%(158)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(135)
Swiss2.1%(125)
Belgian1%(59)
Greek0.7%(41)
Turkish0.7%(41)
Swedish0.7%(40)
Italian0.6%(38)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(27)
French0.4%(26)
Welsh0.4%(26)
Hungarian0.3%(20)
British0.3%(16)
Polish0.3%(15)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Norwegian0.2%(11)
Australian0.1%(8)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
Nigerian0.1%(3)
Jamaican0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.9%(525)
Married51.4%(1,178)
Widowed3.4%(78)
Divorced22.4%(513)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(553)
Married49.5%(1,238)
Widowed15.7%(393)
Divorced12.7%(318)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

Cumberland County, Kentucky has about 5,948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Kentucky earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, Kentucky expensive?

In Cumberland County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $141,100, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

About 24.8% of people in Cumberland County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 836 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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