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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Cumberland County

New Jersey · 154,152 residents · 483.38 sq mi
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Cumberland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $166,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154,152
+5%since 2000
from 146,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
136K142K148K154K159K1990201020202024Cumberland County
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,709
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,311
+63%since 2000
from $17,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(85,510)
Black19.2%(28,134)
Hispanic / Latino19%(27,823)
Asian0.9%(1,338)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.6%(103,347)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(65,808)
Black17.1%(26,375)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(53,054)
Asian1.3%(2,051)
Other3.5%(5,328)
Diversity Score82.7%(127,552)
Segregation Score43%(66,347)
Diversity Score
83
+17%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

Cumberland County, New Jersey has about 154,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cumberland County, New Jersey earns about $55,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, New Jersey expensive?

In Cumberland County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $166,400, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

About 16.0% of people in Cumberland County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,099 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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