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Cumberland County

Virginia · 10,052 residents · 297.474 sq mi
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Cumberland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,052
+11%since 2000
from 9,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,143
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,816 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,691
+30%since 2000
from $15,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(5,386)
Black37.1%(3,349)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(150)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(5,565)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(6,353)
Black32.4%(3,253)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(181)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other2.3%(226)
Diversity Score61.8%(6,215)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cumberland County, Virginia?

Cumberland County, Virginia has about 10,052 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cumberland County, Virginia earns about $40,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cumberland County, Virginia expensive?

In Cumberland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $149,700, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Cumberland County, Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cumberland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cumberland County, Virginia?

About 16.1% of people in Cumberland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cumberland County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cumberland County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,227 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9301.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 23901ZIP 23040ZIP 23027
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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