Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 268,323 | — | #270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,494 | +16.4% | #361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $277,600 | -1.5% | #743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,249 | +7.4% | #477 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.6% | #279 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cumberland County has a population of 268,323, making it the #270 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cumberland County is $87,494, ranking #361 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Cumberland County is $277,600 (-1.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,249/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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94.6% of residents in Cumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 268,323, making it the 270th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cumberland County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cumberland County is $87,494, which ranks #361 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $277,600, 1.5% below the national median. Renters in Cumberland County pay a median gross rent of $1,249 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cumberland County, 40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% 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 80.7% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 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.