Cumberland County, North Carolina Population 2022
Cumberland County, North Carolina's estimated population is 341,746 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cumberland County, North Carolina is the 6th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 327,197 and has seen a growth of 4.45% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 8,671 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 9,264 | 593 | 6.84% |
| 1810 | 9,382 | 118 | 1.27% |
| 1820 | 14,446 | 5,064 | 53.98% |
| 1830 | 14,834 | 388 | 2.69% |
| 1840 | 15,284 | 450 | 3.03% |
| 1850 | 20,610 | 5,326 | 34.85% |
| 1860 | 16,369 | -4,241 | -20.58% |
| 1870 | 17,035 | 666 | 4.07% |
| 1880 | 23,836 | 6,801 | 39.92% |
| 1890 | 27,321 | 3,485 | 14.62% |
| 1900 | 29,249 | 1,928 | 7.06% |
| 1910 | 35,284 | 6,035 | 20.63% |
| 1920 | 35,064 | -220 | -0.62% |
| 1930 | 45,219 | 10,155 | 28.96% |
| 1940 | 59,320 | 14,101 | 31.18% |
| 1950 | 96,006 | 36,686 | 61.84% |
| 1960 | 148,418 | 52,412 | 54.59% |
| 1970 | 212,042 | 63,624 | 42.87% |
| 1980 | 247,160 | 35,118 | 16.56% |
| 1990 | 274,566 | 27,406 | 11.09% |
| 2010 | 327,197 | 52,631 | 19.17% |
| 2011 | 330,503 | 3,306 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 329,985 | -518 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 332,997 | 3,012 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 332,364 | -633 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 331,203 | -1,161 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 333,167 | 1,964 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 330,994 | -2,173 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 333,430 | 2,436 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 335,509 | 2,079 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 337,588 | 2,079 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 339,667 | 2,079 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 341,746 | 2,079 | 0.61% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162,289 | 48.51% |
| Black or African American | 124,500 | 37.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,299 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 8,452 | 2.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,210 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 10,128 | 3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 23,684 | 7.08% |
Cumberland County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 127,532 | 2.49 | 51.5 |
| Married | 52,320 | 3.24 | 67.8 |
| Male | 5,500 | 3.34 | 39.4 |
| Female | 21,190 | 3.45 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 48,522 | 1.17 | 41.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,983 | 2.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,597 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 54,809 | 26.39% |
| Some College | 59,648 | 28.72% |
| Associates Degree | 22,451 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34,673 | 16.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,510 | 8.91% |
Cumberland County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,979 | 4,944 | 2,236 |
| 2+ Races | 8,511 | 7,980 | 2,442 |
| White | 94,310 | 87,876 | 26,521 |
| Black | 78,843 | 71,910 | 18,227 |
| Hispanic | 20,275 | 17,986 | 4,403 |
| Other Race | 5,895 | 5,089 | 988 |
| Native American | 2,873 | 2,318 | 294 |
| Islander | 700 | 656 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.40%.
$34,158
Average Earnings
$39,502
Average Male
$29,402
Average Female
Cumberland County, North Carolina Language by Age
Cumberland County, North Carolina Language
88.42% of Cumberland County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 11.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.14% of the population.
Cumberland County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,946 | 1,146 | 29.04% |
| Islander | 1,057 | 258 | 24.41% |
| Black | 120,312 | 28,593 | 23.77% |
| Multiple | 22,084 | 4,932 | 22.33% |
| Hispanic | 37,321 | 7,778 | 20.84% |
| Asian | 8,212 | 1,162 | 14.15% |
| White | 133,314 | 17,540 | 13.16% |
| Other | 2,260 | NaN% |
18.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.72%
Male Poverty Rate
20.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cumberland County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cumberland County, North Carolina is Native, with 29.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cumberland County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.98%.
Cumberland County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Cumberland County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Cumberland County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Cumberland County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,205 | 19.69% |
| Black | 17,447 | 19.84% |
| Native American | 441 | 13.91% |
| Asian | 491 | 8.01% |
| Islander | 151 | 21.73% |
| Other Race | 1,139 | 17.83% |
| 2+ Races | 1,756 | 18.16% |
| Hispanic | 4,423 | 21.00% |
Cumberland County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
9.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.01%
Born in Cumberland County, North Carolina
93.57%
Native Born
6.43%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
3.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.57% of Cumberland County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 45.01% having been born in North Carolina. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990