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Cumberland

County:
Harlan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.115
State:
Kentucky

Cumberland is a city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. Cumberland has a 2026 population of 1,711. Cumberland is currently declining at a rate of -2.17% annually and its population has decreased by -11.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,942 in 2020.

The median household income in Cumberland is $35,410 with a poverty rate of 52.85%. The median age in Cumberland is 32 years: 33.5 years for males, and 29.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.7 males.

1.7K
Total Population
549
Density (mi²)
-38 -2.17%
Growth

Cumberland Population

Cumberland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,711-38-2.17%
20251,749-39-2.18%
20241,788-20-1.11%
20231,808-24-1.31%
20221,832-53-2.81%
20211,885-57-2.94%
20201,942-6-0.31%
20191,890-34-1.77%
20181,924-32-1.64%
20171,956-28-1.41%
20161,984-46-2.27%
20152,030-43-2.07%
20142,073-42-1.99%
20132,115-21-0.98%
20122,136-37-1.7%
20112,173-64-2.86%
20102,188-6-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 32 years
Female: 29.8 years
Male: 33.5 years

Cumberland Adults

There are 1,329 adults, (357 of whom are seniors) in Cumberland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,121 (55%)
Male: 916 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cumberland includes 90.87% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,85190.87%
Two or more races1055.15%
Black or African American482.36%
Native American331.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,85190.87%
Two or more races1055.15%
Black or African American482.36%
Native American331.62%

Cumberland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cumberland 's average per capita income is $30,000. Household income levels show a median of $35,410. The poverty rate stands at 52.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$53,047-
Families$36,604$52,423
Households$35,410$44,690
Non Families-$28,377

$30,000

Average Income

$35,410

Median Household Income

52.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)