Cumberland County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 338,545 | — | #217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,291 | -18.4% | #1,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.0 years | -17.7% | #3,130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,200 | -29.3% | #1,411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,222 | +5.1% | #505 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.5% | #2,251 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cumberland County has a population of 338,545, making it the #217 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cumberland County is $61,291, ranking #1,953 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Cumberland County is $199,200 (-29.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,222/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.0%.
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90.5% of residents in Cumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County, North Carolina has a total population of 338,545, making it the 217th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cumberland County is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cumberland County is $61,291, which ranks #1,953 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $199,200, 29.3% below the national median. Renters in Cumberland County pay a median gross rent of $1,222 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cumberland County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Cumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 39.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%).
All data for Cumberland County, North Carolina 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.