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Cumberland County

Kentucky · 5,888 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 $35,030. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,259 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,888
−18%since 2000
from 7,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cumberland County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,030
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,572 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,685
+64%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,445)
Black2.5%(150)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(77)
Asian0%(2)
Other3.2%(189)
Diversity Score17%(999)
Segregation Score13.2%(778)
Diversity Score
17
+73%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

Cumberland County, Kentucky has about 5,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Kentucky earns about $35,030 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 $110,000, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Kentucky?

About 14.9% 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 21.8% 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 896 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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