Cumberland County, NC

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Cumberland County Overview

335,207
TOTAL POPULATION
166,798
MALE POPULATION
168,409
FEMALE POPULATION
99.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,681
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,288
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,551
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,157
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
167,544
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cumberland County Area Codes

Race in Cumberland County

The most populous races in Cumberland County are White / Caucasian (151,226 | 45.1%), Black / African American (124,680 | 37.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (41,992 | 12.5%).
Race in Cumberland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,3392.5%
Black / African American124,68037.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,2580.4%
Hispanic or Latino41,99212.5%
Native / Alaskan4,0851.2%
White / Caucasian151,22645.1%
Two or more Races31,9569.5%
Some other Race13,6634.1%
Total335,207100.0%

Ancestry in Cumberland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Cumberland County are German (26,472 | 7.9%), English (24,468 | 7.3%), Irish (22,820 | 6.8%), American (20,960 | 6.2%), and Mexican (14,935 | 4.5%), together accounting for 32.7% of all Cumberland County residents.
Ancestry in Cumberland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1220.0%
African2,0650.6%
Albanian280.0%
Aleut20.0%
American20,9606.2%
Apache1990.1%
Arab1,5620.5%
Arapaho760.0%
Argentinean810.0%
Armenian960.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian370.0%
Austrian3360.1%
Bahamian750.0%
Barbadian1620.1%
Belgian680.0%
Bermudan70.0%
Bhutanese1,1360.3%
Blackfeet5390.2%
Bolivian710.0%
Brazilian2400.1%
British1,2760.4%
British West Indian2080.1%
Bulgarian920.0%
Burmese3,5851.1%
Cajun510.0%
Cambodian690.0%
Canadian2430.1%
Cape Verdean190.0%
Celtic290.0%
Central American5,5551.7%
Central American Indian5400.2%
Cherokee2,8020.8%
Cheyenne130.0%
Chickasaw1190.0%
Chilean3100.1%
Chippewa1450.0%
Choctaw660.0%
Colombian1,0950.3%
Comanche180.0%
Costa Rican2000.1%
Creek380.0%
Croatian1770.1%
Cuban1,1810.4%
Czech3240.1%
Czechoslovakian1390.0%
Danish5500.2%
Delaware240.0%
Dominican1,5100.4%
Dutch1,4160.4%
Dutch West Indian990.0%
Eastern European2800.1%
Ecuadorian7040.2%
Egyptian1460.0%
English24,4687.3%
Ethiopian1880.1%
European4,9831.5%
Filipino220.0%
Finnish3220.1%
French3,8611.1%
French American Indian230.0%
French Canadian8680.3%
German26,4727.9%
German Russian530.0%
Ghanaian4140.1%
Greek7170.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro7230.2%
Guatemalan1,0180.3%
Guyanese1290.0%
Haitian9910.3%
Honduran9380.3%
Houma440.0%
Hungarian7390.2%
Icelander100.0%
Indian (Asian)1,3360.4%
Indonesian760.0%
Inupiat320.0%
Iranian1190.0%
Iraqi2180.1%
Irish22,8206.8%
Iroquois1510.1%
Israeli870.0%
Italian8,8872.6%
Jamaican3,0560.9%
Japanese640.0%
Jordanian130.0%
Kenyan730.0%
Korean3,4731.0%
Laotian530.0%
Latvian150.0%
Lebanese2290.1%
Liberian340.0%
Lithuanian940.0%
Lumbee3,0210.9%
Macedonian170.0%
Malaysian1250.0%
Marshallese50.0%
Menominee380.0%
Mexican14,9354.5%
Mexican American Indian3510.1%
Mongolian100.0%
Moroccan2320.1%
Native Hawaiian7600.2%
Navajo1440.0%
Nepalese40.0%
New Zealander420.0%
Nicaraguan1930.1%
Nigerian5110.2%
Northern European3280.1%
Norwegian1,0710.3%
Pakistani5700.2%
Palestinian510.0%
Panamanian2,1040.6%
Paraguayan160.0%
Pennsylvania German890.0%
Peruvian3880.1%
Polish3,6061.1%
Portuguese8320.3%
Puerto Rican14,1384.2%
Romanian2540.1%
Russian9830.3%
Salvadoran9800.3%
Samoan3850.1%
Scandinavian6550.2%
Scotch-Irish4,0201.2%
Scottish5,7141.7%
Seminole700.0%
Serbian370.0%
Shoshone40.0%
Sierra Leonean190.0%
Sioux1400.0%
Slavic960.0%
Slovak1920.1%
Slovene320.0%
Somali350.0%
South African460.0%
South American2,8960.9%
South American Indian160.0%
Spaniard6120.2%
Spanish3560.1%
Sri Lankan1,2910.4%
Subsaharan African3,8911.2%
Sudanese1390.0%
Swedish1,5630.5%
Swiss3230.1%
Syrian390.0%
Thai1,4500.4%
Tohono O'Odham190.0%
Tongan260.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3540.1%
Turkish2510.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander310.0%
Ugandan200.0%
Ukrainian2640.1%
Uruguayan190.0%
Ute460.0%
Venezuelan2030.1%
Vietnamese110.0%
Welsh1,1770.4%
West Indian3660.1%
Yaqui150.0%
Yugoslavian520.0%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Cumberland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cumberland County came from Latin America (10,898 | 3.3%), Asia (6,394 | 1.9%), Central America (4,961 | 1.5%), Caribbean (4,107 | 1.2%), and Europe (2,747 | 0.8%), together accounting for 8.7% of all Cumberland County residents.
Immigrants in Cumberland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1360.0%
Africa2,0170.6%
Albania110.0%
Argentina480.0%
Asia6,3941.9%
Australia270.0%
Austria110.0%
Bahamas640.0%
Bangladesh780.0%
Barbados1510.1%
Belgium150.0%
Bolivia380.0%
Brazil2310.1%
Bulgaria400.0%
Cabo Verde70.0%
Cambodia330.0%
Cameroon1090.0%
Canada2160.1%
Caribbean4,1071.2%
Central America4,9611.5%
Chile1120.0%
China3080.1%
Colombia5790.2%
Costa Rica1330.0%
Cuba1570.1%
Czechoslovakia420.0%
Dominica220.0%
Dominican Republic6400.2%
Eastern Africa3260.1%
Eastern Asia2,5470.8%
Eastern Europe5820.2%
Ecuador2590.1%
Egypt770.0%
El Salvador4680.1%
England1690.1%
Eritrea200.0%
Ethiopia730.0%
Europe2,7470.8%
Fiji140.0%
France1010.0%
Germany1,4840.4%
Ghana5150.2%
Greece930.0%
Grenada850.0%
Guatemala4900.2%
Guyana1920.1%
Haiti4820.1%
Honduras4380.1%
Hong Kong150.0%
Hungary410.0%
India6730.2%
Indonesia90.0%
Iran100.0%
Iraq2150.1%
Ireland60.0%
Italy800.0%
Jamaica2,1210.6%
Japan2740.1%
Jordan130.0%
Kazakhstan460.0%
Kenya990.0%
Korea1,9120.6%
Laos30.0%
Latin America10,8983.3%
Lebanon450.0%
Liberia780.0%
Malaysia200.0%
Mexico2,4870.7%
Micronesia890.0%
Middle Africa1370.0%
Morocco470.0%
Nepal2020.1%
Netherlands250.0%
Nicaragua760.0%
Nigeria3010.1%
Northern Africa1960.1%
Northern Europe3340.1%
Norway160.0%
Oceania3210.1%
Pakistan1060.0%
Panama8690.3%
Peru2180.1%
Philippines1,1240.3%
Poland760.0%
Romania370.0%
Russia1850.1%
Saudi Arabia230.0%
Scotland230.0%
Senegal210.0%
Serbia80.0%
Sierra Leone190.0%
Singapore120.0%
Somalia270.0%
South Africa450.0%
South America1,8300.5%
South Central Asia1,2940.4%
South Eastern Asia2,0110.6%
Southern Europe1950.1%
Spain220.0%
Sudan200.0%
Taiwan90.0%
Thailand2930.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2760.1%
Turkey610.0%
Uganda200.0%
Ukraine780.0%
Uruguay80.0%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela1450.0%
Vietnam4950.2%
West Indies90.0%
Western Africa1,2000.4%
Western Asia5180.2%
Western Europe1,6360.5%
Yemen1420.0%
Zimbabwe600.0%
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Sex and Age in Cumberland County

Sex and Age in Cumberland County

The most populous age groups in Cumberland County are 20 to 24 Years (19,853 | 11.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14,033 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,550 (7.5%)12,268 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years12,031 (7.2%)11,521 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years11,332 (6.8%)11,028 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years12,422 (7.4%)10,484 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years19,853 (11.9%)13,451 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years16,639 (10.0%)14,033 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years12,730 (7.6%)12,679 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years10,204 (6.1%)11,019 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years9,336 (5.6%)10,197 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years8,011 (4.8%)9,208 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years7,984 (4.8%)9,276 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years8,615 (5.2%)9,808 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years7,448 (4.5%)9,297 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years6,039 (3.6%)7,643 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years5,294 (3.2%)6,037 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years3,131 (1.9%)4,636 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,762 (1.1%)2,706 (1.6%)
85 Years and over1,417 (0.9%)3,118 (1.8%)
Total166,798 (100.0%)168,409 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cumberland County

Median Family Size in Cumberland County

The median family size in Cumberland County is 3.23 persons per family, with single female/mother families (21,353 | 27.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,697 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cumberland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple51,574 (65.6%)3.24
Single Male/Father5,697 (7.2%)3.07
Single Female/Mother21,353 (27.2%)3.25
Total Families78,624 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Cumberland County

The median household size in Cumberland County is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,697 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (48,121 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple51,574 (40.7%)3.27
Single Male/Father5,697 (4.5%)3.50
Single Female/Mother21,353 (16.9%)3.44
Non-family48,121 (38.0%)1.18
Total Households126,745 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 126,745 households in Cumberland County, 78,624 (62.0%) are family households, while 48,121 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,977, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 41,528.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-41,528 (32.8%)
2-Person Households34,977 (27.6%)5,801 (4.6%)
3-Person Households19,565 (15.4%)602 (0.5%)
4-Person Households13,944 (11.0%)137 (0.1%)
5-Person Households6,154 (4.9%)48 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,545 (2.0%)5 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,439 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total78,624 (62.0%)48,121 (38.0%)

Female Fertility in Cumberland County

Fertility by Age in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years86 (1.8%)8.0
20 to 34 years3,974 (82.8%)99.0
35 to 50 years742 (15.4%)23.0
Total4,802 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

67.5% of women with births (4,802) in Cumberland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 48.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years44 (51.2%)42 (48.8%)
20 to 34 years2,575 (64.8%)1,399 (35.2%)
35 to 50 years619 (83.4%)123 (16.6%)
Total3,241 (67.5%)1,561 (32.5%)

Fertility by Education in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 47.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School270 (5.6%)25.0
High School Diploma1,081 (22.5%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree2,291 (47.7%)68.0
Bachelor's Degree842 (17.5%)60.0
Graduate Degree318 (6.6%)47.0
Total4,802 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

32.5% of women with births in Cumberland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School136 (50.4%)134 (49.6%)
High School Diploma531 (49.1%)550 (50.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,473 (64.3%)818 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree791 (93.9%)51 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree308 (96.9%)10 (3.1%)
Total3,241 (67.5%)1,561 (32.5%)

Income in Cumberland County

Income Overview in Cumberland County

Per Capita Income in Cumberland County is $29,681, while median incomes of families and households are $66,288 and $55,551 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income335,207$29,681
Median Family Income78,624$66,288
Mean Family Income78,624$84,993
Median Household Income126,745$55,551
Mean Household Income126,745$72,768
Income Deficit78,624$11,157
Wage / Income Gap (%)335,20720.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)335,20779.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index335,2070.45

Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County

Average Earnings in Cumberland County are $34,152, $37,619 for men and $29,851 for women, a difference of 20.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male92,145 (53.9%)$37,619
Female78,734 (46.1%)$29,851
Total170,879 (100.0%)$34,152

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County

The most common earnings brackets in Cumberland County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (9,351 | 10.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (6,879 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,228 (3.5%)4,001 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,273 (2.5%)3,574 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,310 (2.5%)3,565 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,690 (1.8%)2,780 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,575 (2.8%)3,567 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,247 (2.4%)2,695 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,905 (2.1%)3,102 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,726 (1.9%)3,124 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,800 (3.0%)2,777 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,487 (3.8%)3,521 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,351 (10.2%)6,879 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,074 (9.9%)6,102 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,763 (6.2%)5,120 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,200 (6.7%)4,768 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,671 (5.1%)3,951 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,240 (4.6%)3,108 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,384 (8.0%)5,297 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,456 (5.9%)2,914 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,395 (9.1%)4,375 (5.6%)
$100,000+7,370 (8.0%)3,514 (4.5%)
Total92,145 (100.0%)78,734 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Average earnings in Cumberland County are $45,195 for men and $34,320 for women, a difference of 24.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,582, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,206. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,765, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,144.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,206$21,144
High School Diploma$35,602$25,621
College or Associate's Degree$44,717$31,353
Bachelor's Degree$56,450$42,408
Graduate Degree$86,582$58,765
Total$45,195$34,320

Family Income in Cumberland County

Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County

According to the Cumberland County family income data, there are 15,174 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,201 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,1675.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2012.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995,0326.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996,7628.6%
$35,000 to $49,99910,37813.2%
$50,000 to $74,99915,17419.3%
$75,000 to $99,99911,55814.7%
$100,000 to $149,99912,89416.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995,8187.4%
$200,000+4,6395.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County

7+ person families (1,175 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Cumberland County with $81,356 per family, while 2-person families (37,783 | 48.1%) have the highest median income of $31,352 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,783 (48.1%)$62,703
3-Person Families18,617 (23.7%)$64,404
4-Person Families13,159 (16.7%)$75,918
5-Person Families5,621 (7.1%)$78,348
6-Person Families2,269 (2.9%)$76,368
7+ Person Families1,175 (1.5%)$81,356
Total78,624 (100.0%)$66,288

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County

The median family income in Cumberland County is $66,288, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,707) having the highest median family income of $122,655, while families with no earners (12,185) have the lowest median family income of $35,124, accounting for 7.3% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,185 (15.5%)$35,124
1 Earner30,746 (39.1%)$50,340
2 Earners29,986 (38.1%)$87,708
3+ Earners5,707 (7.3%)$122,655
Total78,624 (100.0%)$66,288

Household Income in Cumberland County

Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County

With 24,335 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cumberland County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 5,323 households (4.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,8727.0%
$10,000 to $14,9996,0844.8%
$15,000 to $24,99911,5349.1%
$25,000 to $34,99913,05510.3%
$35,000 to $49,99917,61813.9%
$50,000 to $74,99924,33519.2%
$75,000 to $99,99916,47713.0%
$100,000 to $149,99916,73013.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996,5915.2%
$200,000+5,3234.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County

The median household income in Cumberland County is $55,551, with the highest median household income of $64,307 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 41,043 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,132, with 9,201 households (7.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9,201 (7.3%)$41,132
25 to 44 Years49,867 (39.3%)$57,542
45 to 64 Years41,043 (32.4%)$64,307
65+ Years26,634 (21.0%)$44,372
Total126,745 (100.0%)$55,551

Poverty in Cumberland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

With 15.5% poverty level for males and 19.4% for females among the residents of Cumberland County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 724 males (29.1%) and 3,212 females (26.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,530 (28.6%)3,212 (26.7%)
5 Years724 (29.1%)494 (23.3%)
6 to 11 Years3,014 (21.8%)3,000 (21.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,374 (21.3%)1,449 (23.4%)
15 Years588 (25.6%)258 (12.9%)
16 and 17 Years794 (18.8%)915 (21.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,838 (16.9%)3,652 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,351 (12.8%)5,706 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,137 (11.1%)3,536 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,953 (12.3%)2,832 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,831 (11.5%)3,239 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,030 (9.2%)2,047 (15.1%)
75 Years and over618 (10.3%)1,750 (17.2%)
Total23,782 (15.5%)32,090 (19.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

According to the poverty statistics in Cumberland County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.8% of males and 87.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,825 (71.4%)8,805 (73.3%)
5 Years1,764 (70.9%)1,625 (76.7%)
6 to 11 Years10,793 (78.2%)10,746 (78.2%)
12 to 14 Years5,066 (78.7%)4,750 (76.6%)
15 Years1,710 (74.4%)1,744 (87.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,420 (81.2%)3,361 (78.6%)
18 to 24 Years13,940 (83.1%)12,325 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years22,911 (87.2%)20,888 (78.5%)
35 to 44 Years17,151 (88.9%)17,647 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years13,862 (87.6%)15,638 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years14,146 (88.5%)15,818 (83.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,187 (90.8%)11,517 (84.9%)
75 Years and over5,366 (89.7%)8,393 (82.8%)
Total129,141 (84.5%)133,257 (80.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cumberland County show that 6.7% or 3,428 of the total 51,574 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.8%, comprising of 83 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.9%, which includes 1,751 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children27,772 (94.1%)1,751 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children16,162 (93.7%)1,081 (6.3%)
3 or 4 Children3,915 (88.4%)513 (11.6%)
5 or more Children297 (78.2%)83 (21.8%)
Total48,146 (93.3%)3,428 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

According to the poverty data in Cumberland County, 18.2% or 1,035 single-father households and 31.0% or 6,611 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 142 households (27.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 235 households (92.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children279 (11.7%)970 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children593 (22.3%)4,012 (33.7%)
3 or 4 Children142 (27.1%)1,394 (60.4%)
5 or more Children21 (15.9%)235 (92.9%)
Total1,035 (18.2%)6,611 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

The poverty data for Cumberland County shows that 3,428 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 7,646 of the single-parent households (28.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (21.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 household (66.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,751 (5.9%)1,249 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,081 (6.3%)4,605 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children513 (11.6%)1,536 (54.2%)
5 or more Children83 (21.8%)256 (66.5%)
Total3,428 (6.7%)7,646 (28.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Cumberland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County

Among the 153,731 employed individuals in Cumberland County, private company employees (79,770 | 51.9%), federal government employees (42,104 | 27.4%), and local government employees (8,665 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79,77051.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,1202.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,5453.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,8554.5%
Local Government Employees8,6655.6%
State Government Employees6,4474.2%
Federal Government Employees42,10427.4%
Unpaid Family Workers2250.2%
Total153,731100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County

According to the labor force statistics for Cumberland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (260,162), 64.4% or 167,544 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 13,236 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.2% or 25,826 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.0% or 1,352 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,511 (40.4%)1,352 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Years27,176 (81.6%)4,131 (15.2%)
25 to 29 Years25,826 (84.2%)2,505 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years20,505 (80.7%)1,948 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years33,094 (81.2%)1,986 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years26,480 (76.8%)1,509 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years12,104 (65.7%)448 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years8,657 (51.7%)268 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,303 (21.2%)239 (4.5%)
75 Years and over922 (5.5%)20 (2.2%)
Total167,544 (64.4%)13,236 (7.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

According to labor force statistics for Cumberland County, 76.1% of individuals (126,694) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (166,484) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 8,362 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.0% or 39,302 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.0% or 918 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,119 (54.7%)1,678 (15.0%)
High School Diploma28,899 (69.8%)3,147 (7.6%)
College / Associate Degree52,367 (77.4%)4,330 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,302 (85.0%)1,988 (4.3%)
Total126,694 (76.1%)10,988 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County are Community & Social Service (14,634 | 11.7%), Management (10,284 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (9,416 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,574 | 6.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (5,127 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.5%), Health Technologists (79.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,048 (49.1%)5,236 (50.9%)
Business & Financial1,869 (39.3%)2,884 (60.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,750 (73.1%)1,377 (26.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,017 (72.1%)782 (27.9%)
Architecture & Engineering1,322 (86.0%)215 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science411 (52.0%)380 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 4,251 (29.0%)10,383 (71.0%)
Education, Arts & Media718 (25.0%)2,152 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support293 (35.9%)522 (64.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,414 (25.6%)7,002 (74.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment826 (53.9%)707 (46.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,759 (20.5%)6,815 (79.5%)
Health Technologists1,015 (20.7%)3,896 (79.3%)
Total (Category)16,677 (38.5%)26,695 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cumberland County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,711 | 7.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,738 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (4,096 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (3,860 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (3,218 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Cumberland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.5%), Security & Protection (70.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (65.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.4%), Personal Care & Service (70.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support351 (8.6%)3,745 (91.4%)
Security & Protection2,270 (70.5%)948 (29.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention982 (65.9%)507 (34.1%)
Law Enforcement1,288 (74.5%)441 (25.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,172 (47.9%)4,539 (52.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,915 (61.5%)1,823 (38.5%)
Personal Care & Service1,159 (30.0%)2,701 (70.0%)
Total (Category)10,867 (44.1%)13,756 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cumberland County are Office & Administration (13,956 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (13,342 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cumberland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,172 (38.8%)8,170 (61.2%)
Office & Administration3,032 (21.7%)10,924 (78.3%)
Total (Category)8,204 (30.0%)19,094 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cumberland County are Construction & Extraction (5,270 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,612 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (422 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cumberland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry249 (59.0%)173 (41.0%)
Construction & Extraction5,043 (95.7%)227 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,316 (93.6%)296 (6.4%)
Total (Category)9,608 (93.2%)696 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cumberland County are Production (8,035 | 6.4%), Material Moving (6,101 | 4.9%), and Transportation (5,441 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cumberland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,676 (58.2%)3,359 (41.8%)
Transportation4,421 (81.2%)1,020 (18.8%)
Material Moving4,096 (67.1%)2,005 (32.9%)
Total (Category)13,193 (67.4%)6,384 (32.6%)
Total (Overall)58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

Employment Industries in Cumberland County

The major employment industries in Cumberland County include Health Care & Social Assistance (19,383 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (16,913 | 13.5%), Educational Services (12,477 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (11,794 | 9.4%), and Manufacturing (10,838 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Cumberland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

The Cumberland County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (86.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (77.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.1%), Finance & Insurance (70.1%), and Educational Services (69.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting647 (77.3%)190 (22.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,544 (86.2%)1,049 (13.8%)
Manufacturing6,639 (61.3%)4,199 (38.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,424 (61.9%)876 (38.1%)
Retail Trade7,844 (46.4%)9,069 (53.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,321 (71.4%)1,729 (28.6%)
Utilities429 (69.5%)188 (30.5%)
Information1,015 (62.6%)605 (37.3%)
Finance & Insurance798 (29.9%)1,871 (70.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,198 (49.7%)1,214 (50.3%)
Professional & Scientific3,056 (51.4%)2,888 (48.6%)
Enterprise Management13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Administrative & Support3,304 (57.0%)2,490 (43.0%)
Educational Services3,837 (30.7%)8,640 (69.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,276 (16.9%)16,107 (83.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation933 (54.1%)790 (45.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,104 (43.3%)6,690 (56.7%)
Public Administration5,370 (55.4%)4,326 (44.6%)
Total58,549 (46.8%)66,625 (53.2%)

Education in Cumberland County

School Enrollment in Cumberland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 92,079 students in Cumberland County are college / undergraduate (23,654 | 25.7%), elementary school (18,388 | 20.0%), and middle school (17,816 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Cumberland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,8465.3%
Kindergarten5,2205.7%
Elementary School18,38820.0%
Middle School17,81619.4%
High School17,04018.5%
College / Undergraduate23,65425.7%
Graduate / Professional5,1155.6%
Total92,079100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 92,079 students who are enrolled in schools in Cumberland County, 15,101 (16.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 76,978 (83.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,281 (32.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,217 (91.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,669 (67.6%)1,281 (32.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old19,078 (87.0%)2,858 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19,104 (87.7%)2,682 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,217 (91.6%)1,030 (8.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,978 (85.2%)864 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,369 (78.0%)2,075 (22.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,981 (75.4%)2,273 (24.6%)
35 Years and over5,571 (73.1%)2,049 (26.9%)
Total76,978 (83.6%)15,101 (16.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County

Business (10,709 | 17.8%), education (8,797 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (7,515 | 12.5%), science & technology (6,359 | 10.6%), and social sciences (4,883 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 60,151 individuals in Cumberland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1803.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,0355.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7022.8%
Psychology3,6806.1%
Social Sciences4,8838.1%
Engineering2,0073.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies8291.4%
Science & Technology6,35910.6%
Business10,70917.8%
Education8,79714.6%
Literature & Languages1,9363.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,8616.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2772.1%
Communications1,3812.3%
Arts & Humanities7,51512.5%
Total60,151100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cumberland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cumberland County are males with 2 vehicles (32,145, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,782, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,120 (2.9%)2,176 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle16,931 (23.0%)19,455 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles32,145 (43.6%)26,782 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles15,078 (20.4%)12,672 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles4,834 (6.6%)4,057 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2,669 (3.6%)2,126 (3.2%)
Total73,777 (100.0%)67,268 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cumberland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (29,677 commuters, 20.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (24,392 commuters, 16.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (20,606 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Cumberland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8,2475.7%
5 to 9 Minutes16,80111.6%
10 to 14 Minutes20,60614.2%
15 to 19 Minutes29,67720.4%
20 to 24 Minutes24,39216.8%
25 to 29 Minutes10,0386.9%
30 to 34 Minutes17,17111.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2,7771.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2,9062.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5,9484.1%
60 to 89 Minutes3,9342.7%
90 or more Minutes2,7521.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County

The most common commute times in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (15,415 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,262 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,945 (7.3%)2,302 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,210 (12.5%)6,591 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,494 (14.0%)9,112 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,415 (18.8%)14,262 (22.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,762 (15.6%)11,630 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,688 (7.0%)4,350 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,841 (12.0%)7,330 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,402 (1.7%)1,375 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,740 (2.1%)1,166 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,193 (3.9%)2,755 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,414 (2.9%)1,520 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,764 (2.1%)988 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cumberland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,018, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,098, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,748 (5.8%)2,374 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,570 (6.8%)1,726 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,210 (8.8%)2,204 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,805 (12.0%)4,687 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,945 (10.9%)5,480 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,018 (14.7%)10,098 (15.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,433 (7.9%)7,399 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,911 (8.4%)7,850 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,683 (3.3%)3,597 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,940 (4.8%)3,773 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,241 (1.5%)2,546 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM924 (1.1%)841 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,271 (7.7%)6,817 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,169 (6.3%)3,989 (6.3%)
Total81,868 (100.0%)63,381 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County

Of the total 126,745 dwellings in Cumberland County, owner-occupied units account for 66,720 (52.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 60,025 (47.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66,72052.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units60,02547.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units126,745100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41,52832.8%
2-Person Household40,77832.2%
3-Person Household20,16715.9%
4+ Person Household24,27219.2%
Total Housing Units126,745100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,989 (45.7%)22,539 (54.3%)
2-Person Household23,569 (57.8%)17,209 (42.2%)
3-Person Household10,597 (52.5%)9,570 (47.4%)
4+ Person Household13,565 (55.9%)10,707 (44.1%)
Total Housing Units66,720 (52.6%)60,025 (47.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,615 (43.3%)4,727 (56.7%)
High School Diploma14,135 (47.6%)15,552 (52.4%)
College/Associate Degree26,382 (49.7%)26,722 (50.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,588 (63.4%)13,024 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35,91428.3%
35 to 44 Years23,15418.3%
45 to 54 Years19,18515.1%
55 to 64 Years21,85817.2%
65 to 74 Years15,98812.6%
75 to 84 Years7,7426.1%
85 Years and Over2,9042.3%
Total126,745100.0%

Housing Finances in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied66,720 (52.6%)$73,928
Renter-Occupied60,025 (47.4%)$41,303
Average126,745 (100.0%)$55,551

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,948 (2.9%)3,643 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,065 (1.6%)2,218 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,015 (3.0%)4,048 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,236 (3.4%)3,737 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,951 (2.9%)3,655 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,881 (7.3%)8,192 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,691 (11.5%)9,935 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,099 (18.1%)12,195 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,508 (15.8%)6,002 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,211 (18.3%)4,565 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more10,115 (15.2%)1,835 (3.1%)
Total66,720 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,107 (4.7%)936 (1.6%)
$300 to $4998,546 (12.8%)1,332 (2.2%)
$500 to $79911,196 (16.8%)8,684 (14.5%)
$800 to $9996,419 (9.6%)11,615 (19.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49918,358 (27.5%)26,667 (44.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,064 (16.6%)6,435 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,261 (7.9%)1,177 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,573 (2.4%)205 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more1,196 (1.8%)59 (0.1%)
Total66,720 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82,82065.3%
Single Unit, Attached3,4492.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,3842.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,5833.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,4906.7%
10 or more Apartments13,98411.0%
Mobile Home / Other10,0357.9%
Total126,745100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached59,644 (72.0%)23,176 (28.0%)
Single Unit, Attached908 (26.3%)2,541 (73.7%)
2 Unit Apartments183 (5.4%)3,201 (94.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments187 (4.1%)4,396 (95.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments381 (4.5%)8,109 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments565 (4.0%)13,419 (96.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4,852 (48.3%)5,183 (51.6%)
Total66,720 (52.6%)60,025 (47.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room220 (0.3%)2,142 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms547 (0.8%)10,439 (17.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,491 (24.7%)29,262 (48.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms31,619 (47.4%)14,511 (24.2%)
8 or more Rooms17,843 (26.7%)3,671 (6.1%)
Total66,720 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,002 (21.0%)7,589 (12.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,317 (5.0%)1,184 (2.0%)
Electricity48,183 (72.2%)50,339 (83.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene533 (0.8%)258 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke12 (0.0%)26 (0.0%)
All other Fuels217 (0.3%)149 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used456 (0.7%)480 (0.8%)
Total66,720 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,774 (2.7%)6,986 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle17,861 (26.8%)28,984 (48.3%)
2 Vehicles27,078 (40.6%)19,069 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles20,007 (30.0%)4,986 (8.3%)
Total66,720 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cumberland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cumberland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units22,03144,689
Median Property Value$124,500$185,000
Median Household Income$54,235$7,673
Monthly Housing Costs$492$1,183
Real Estate Taxes$1,506$1,317

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,687 (12.2%)1,266 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,083 (23.1%)4,806 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,988 (54.4%)30,210 (67.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,653 (7.5%)7,037 (15.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999352 (1.6%)866 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999111 (0.5%)334 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more157 (0.7%)170 (0.4%)
Total22,031 (100.0%)44,689 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,538 (7.0%)536 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,707 (16.8%)1,475 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,170 (9.9%)2,495 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,941 (13.4%)2,711 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,627 (16.5%)4,750 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,461 (11.2%)8,472 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,145 (14.3%)8,047 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more2,442 (11.1%)9,066 (20.3%)
Total22,031 (100.0%)44,689 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,519 (43.2%)82,324 (184.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,516 (16.0%)18,137 (40.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,304 (10.5%)10,842 (24.3%)
4.0x or more6,126 (27.8%)5,752 (12.9%)
Total22,031 (100.0%)44,689 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,914 (17.8%)353 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4996,453 (29.3%)3,890 (8.7%)
$800 to $1,49910,464 (47.5%)11,036 (24.7%)
Total22,031 (100.0%)44,689 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years28,694 (97.3%)784 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years55,440 (94.7%)3,103 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years24,237 (80.7%)5,794 (19.3%)
26 to 34 Years30,015 (79.4%)7,791 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years29,818 (82.1%)6,501 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years28,120 (84.8%)5,054 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years31,542 (90.3%)3,380 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years24,635 (99.4%)146 (0.6%)
75 Years and older16,075 (99.7%)52 (0.3%)
Total268,576 (89.2%)32,605 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born28,694 (97.3%)784 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen55,440 (94.7%)3,103 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,237 (80.7%)5,794 (19.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00041,026 (83.3%)8,208 (16.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99956,592 (87.7%)7,952 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99949,544 (87.3%)7,190 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99939,254 (92.8%)3,045 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over80,389 (93.1%)5,962 (6.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,255 (48.4%)16,223 (55.0%)
6 to 18 Years26,427 (45.1%)32,814 (56.0%)
19 to 25 Years6,439 (21.4%)18,959 (63.1%)
25 to 34 Years10,162 (26.9%)22,601 (59.8%)
35 to 44 Years9,005 (24.8%)24,029 (66.2%)
45 to 54 Years8,336 (25.1%)23,904 (72.1%)
55 to 64 Years12,250 (35.1%)25,034 (71.7%)
65 to 74 Years24,098 (97.2%)15,316 (61.8%)
75 Years and over15,922 (98.7%)10,815 (67.1%)
Total126,894 (42.1%)189,695 (63.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years263 (2.1%)110 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years2,774 (9.3%)1,792 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,445 (11.0%)3,307 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years10,531 (22.8%)10,570 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,557 (40.6%)4,319 (31.8%)
75 Years and over3,191 (53.3%)5,394 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (0.7%)60 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years180 (0.6%)182 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years645 (2.1%)301 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,498 (7.6%)1,618 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,981 (17.7%)1,028 (7.6%)
75 Years and over1,702 (28.4%)2,098 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years203 (1.6%)50 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years363 (1.2%)276 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years541 (1.7%)876 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,506 (3.3%)2,247 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years889 (7.9%)1,002 (7.4%)
75 Years and over754 (12.6%)1,284 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,419 (8.1%)1,337 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,278 (7.2%)2,106 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,455 (9.6%)3,871 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,102 (9.8%)1,022 (7.5%)
75 Years and over965 (16.1%)1,909 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years226 (0.8%)172 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years766 (2.4%)882 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,717 (12.4%)6,663 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,728 (24.3%)3,226 (23.8%)
75 Years and over2,129 (35.6%)3,775 (37.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years462 (1.5%)226 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years420 (1.3%)357 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,116 (4.6%)2,185 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years828 (7.4%)1,000 (7.4%)
75 Years and over880 (14.7%)1,819 (17.9%)

Technology Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop97,95077.3%
Smartphone111,78888.2%
Tablet74,77059.0%
No Computing Device8,9807.1%
Total126,745100.0%

Internet Access in Cumberland County

Internet Access in Cumberland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1320.1%
Broadband Home97,49276.9%
Cellular Data Only11,8799.4%
Satellite Internet6,0644.8%
No Internet14,45011.4%
Total126,745100.0%

Cumberland County Summary

Cumberland County is located in the southern part of North Carolina, and is part of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was formed in 1754 from Bladen County and was named for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 319,431, making it the fifth-most populous county in North Carolina.

Geography

Cumberland County is located in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina, and is bordered by Harnett County to the north, Hoke County to the east, Robeson County to the south, and Bladen County to the west. The county covers an area of 645 square miles, and is the second-largest county in the state. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Cape Fear River forms the western border of the county, and the Little River forms the eastern border.
The county is home to several state parks, including Carvers Creek State Park, Raven Rock State Park, and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. The county also contains the cities of Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and Eastover.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 319,431 people, 118,845 households, and 81,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 495.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 54.3% White, 33.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Cumberland County is home to several major employers, including Fort Bragg, the largest military installation in the world. Other major employers include Fayetteville Technical Community College, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and the Fayetteville Regional Airport.
The county is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, General Electric, and Corning Incorporated. The county is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe's.
The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including poultry, beef, and dairy farms. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards.

Conclusion

Cumberland County is a large and diverse county located in the southern part of North Carolina. The county is home to several major employers, including Fort Bragg, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The county is also home to several large manufacturing companies, retail stores, and agricultural operations. The population of the county is diverse, with a median income of $41,945 and a per capita income of $20,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cumberland County?
Total Population of Cumberland County is 335,207.
What is the Total Male Population of Cumberland County?
Total Male Population of Cumberland County is 166,798.
What is the Total Female Population of Cumberland County?
Total Female Population of Cumberland County is 168,409.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County?
There are 99.04 Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County?
There are 100.97 Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cumberland County?
Median Population Age in Cumberland County is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cumberland County
Average Family Size in Cumberland County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cumberland County
Average Household Size in Cumberland County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cumberland County?
Per Capita income in Cumberland County is $29,681.
What is the Median Family Income in Cumberland County?
Median Family Income in Cumberland County is $66,288.
What is the Median Household income in Cumberland County?
Median Household Income in Cumberland County is $55,551.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County is 20.6%.
Women in Cumberland County earn 79.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County?
Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County is $11,157.
Families that are below poverty line in Cumberland County earn $11,157 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
There are 167,544 People in the Labor Forcein in Cumberland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
64.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Cumberland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County?
Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County is 7.9%.