Cumberland County Summary

Life in Cumberland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cumberland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cumberland County:

  • The population in Cumberland County is 5,948.

  • The median home value in Cumberland County is $139,203.

  • The median income in Cumberland County is $39,662.

  • The median rent in Cumberland County is $553.

  • The unemployment rate in Cumberland County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Cumberland County is 33.9%.

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 74.0° and there are 126.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

Burkesville, KY Population 1,407

Marrowbone, KY Population 56

Map Of Cumberland County

Cumberland County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 74.0°.

  • There are 87.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.0 inches of rain each year with 3.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Cumberland County.

StatCumberland County
Mean High74.0
Nice Days87.4
Rainfall126.0
Snowfall3.5
Sunny Hours4:50
74.0°
Average High
126.0
Inches of Rain

Cumberland County Demographics

Population over time in Cumberland County

The current population in Cumberland County is 5,948. The population has decreased -10.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 6,023 -9.6%
2022 6,660 -0.6%
2021 6,697 -

Gender in Cumberland County

  • Cumberland County is 50.6% female with 3,009 female residents.

  • Cumberland County is 49.4% male with 2,939 male residents.

Female
50.6% (3,009)
Male
49.4% (2,939)
Gender Cumberland County KY USA
Female 50.6% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 49.4% 49.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cumberland County

Cumberland County is:

  • 92.8% White with 5,519 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 98 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 38 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 144 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 107 Hispanic residents.

White
92.8% (5,519)
African American
1.6% (98)
American Indian
0.7% (42)
Asian
0.6% (38)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (144)
Hispanic
1.8% (107)

Table: Cumberland County By Race

Race Cumberland County KY USA
White 92.8% 82.3% 58.2%
African American 1.6% 7.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.7% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.7% 19.0%

Household Income For Cumberland County, Kentucky

  • 12.8% of households in Cumberland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Cumberland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Cumberland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Cumberland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Cumberland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Cumberland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
12.8% (758)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.8% (700)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (597)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (342)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.7% (1,052)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (1,118)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.8% (462)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.9% (704)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (144)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (66)
Income Cumberland County KY USA
Less than $10,000 12.8% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.8% 5.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 8.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 8.6% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.7% 12.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.8% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 15.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 6.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 6.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cumberland County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (416)
9-12th Grade
11% (654)
High School / GED
40% (2,379)
Some College
19% (1,130)
Associate's Degree
6% (356)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (535)
Master's Degree
6% (356)
Professional Degree
1% (59)
Doctorate Degree
1% (59)
Education Cumberland County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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