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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cumberland County

Kentucky · 7,147 residents · 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 $21,572. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,147
+5%since 1990
from 6,784 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+6%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cumberland County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,572
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,989 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,643
+84%since 1990
from $6,858 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.8%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$242
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,411)
Black5%(341)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score13.9%(943)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(6,793)
Black3.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score9.8%(701)
10
−29%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.0%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

Cumberland County, Kentucky has about 7,147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Kentucky earns about $21,572 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 $50,800, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

About 7.1% 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 23.8% of people in Cumberland County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 363 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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