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Cumberland County

Kentucky · 6,856 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 $28,135. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,856
−4%since 2000
from 7,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cumberland County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,135
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,572 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,025
+19%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(6,793)
Black3.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(701)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,508)
Black2.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(63)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.7%(50)
Diversity Score10.6%(728)
Diversity Score
11
+8%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

Cumberland County, Kentucky has about 6,856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Kentucky earns about $28,135 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 $67,700, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

About 7.9% 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 26.6% 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 72 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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