Cumberland County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 153,305 | — | #452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,436 | -10.3% | #1,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $221,400 | -21.5% | #1,176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,282 | +10.2% | #442 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +23.6% | #2,051 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cumberland County has a population of 153,305, making it the #452 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cumberland County is $67,436, ranking #1,391 out of 3,222 counties — 10.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Cumberland County is $221,400 (-21.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,282/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.
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89.5% of residents in Cumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County, New Jersey has a total population of 153,305, making it the 452nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cumberland County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cumberland County is $67,436, which ranks #1,391 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $221,400, 21.5% below the national median. Renters in Cumberland County pay a median gross rent of $1,282 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cumberland County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Cumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 40.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (16.4%).
All data for Cumberland County, New Jersey 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.