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Cumberland County

Tennessee · 61,145 residents · 681.306 sq mi
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Cumberland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,423. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 18% 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 $159,800. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,145
+31%since 2000
from 46,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+26%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K40K49K58K66K1990201020202024Cumberland County
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,901 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,910
+60%since 2000
from $16,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(45,603)
Black0.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(578)
Asian0.2%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(1,859)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(56,313)
Black0.5%(299)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,936)
Asian0.6%(366)
Other1.6%(1,000)
Diversity Score14.4%(8,807)
Segregation Score40.1%(24,503)
Diversity Score
14
+263%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Tennessee?

Cumberland County, Tennessee has about 61,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Tennessee earns about $49,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, Tennessee expensive?

In Cumberland County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Tennessee?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, Tennessee?

About 12.5% of people in Cumberland County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,409 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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17 census tracts
Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9707.02Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9701.03Census Tract 9701.04Census Tract 9707.01Census Tract 9706.03Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9702.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38555ZIP 38571ZIP 38572ZIP 38558ZIP 37723ZIP 38578
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