Cumberland County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,948 | — | #2,814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,000 | -46.8% | #3,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,100 | -49.9% | #2,376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $523 | -55.0% | #3,151 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +96.8% | #2,985 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cumberland County has a population of 5,948, making it the #2,814 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cumberland County is $40,000, ranking #3,072 out of 3,222 counties — 46.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Cumberland County is $141,100 (-49.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $523/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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87.5% of residents in Cumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Cumberland County, Kentucky
Cumberland County, Kentucky has a total population of 5,948, making it the 2,814th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cumberland County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cumberland County is $40,000, which ranks #3,072 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $141,100, 49.9% below the national median. Renters in Cumberland County pay a median gross rent of $523 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cumberland County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Cumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Cumberland County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.