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 5,974.

  • The median home value in Cumberland County is $115,696.

  • The median income in Cumberland County is $40,515.

  • The median rent in Cumberland County is $516.

  • The unemployment rate in Cumberland County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Cumberland County is 28.3%.

  • 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 1,423

Marrowbone, KY Population 75

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 5,974. The population has decreased -10.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,023 -9.6%
2021 6,660 -0.6%
2020 6,697 -

Gender in Cumberland County

  • Cumberland County is 51.0% female with 3,049 female residents.

  • Cumberland County is 49.0% male with 2,925 male residents.

Female
51.0% (3,049)
Male
49.0% (2,925)
Gender Cumberland County KY USA
Female 51.0% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cumberland County

Cumberland County is:

  • 93.0% White with 5,556 White residents.

  • 2.7% African American with 162 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 49 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 87 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 105 Hispanic residents.

White
93.0% (5,556)
African American
2.7% (162)
American Indian
0.3% (15)
Asian
0.8% (49)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (87)
Hispanic
1.8% (105)

Table: Cumberland County By Race

Race Cumberland County KY USA
White 93.0% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 2.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Cumberland County, Kentucky

  • 12.6% of households in Cumberland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.9% of households in Cumberland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Cumberland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Cumberland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Cumberland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Cumberland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Cumberland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.7% of households in Cumberland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
12.6% (751)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.9% (709)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (471)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (500)
$35,000 to $49,999
20.0% (1,192)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (1,043)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.8% (343)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (811)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.8% (106)
$200,000 or more
0.7% (42)
Income Cumberland County KY USA
Less than $10,000 12.6% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.9% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 20.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.8% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.8% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.7% 6.0% 11.4%

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

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

  • 13.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (418)
9-12th Grade
13% (776)
High School / GED
43% (2,568)
Some College
16% (955)
Associate's Degree
4% (238)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (716)
Master's Degree
3% (179)
Professional Degree
2% (119)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Cumberland County KY USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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