Cumberland County's estimated 2026 population is 160,358 with a growth rate of 1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cumberland County is the 16th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 156,667 and has seen a growth of 2.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cumberland County includes 51.98% White, 18.13% Black or African American, 12.24% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (51.98%)
Black or African American (18.13%)
Two or more races (15.06%)
Other race (12.24%)
Asian (1.43%)
Native American (1.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,484 | 51.98% |
| Black or African American | 27,725 | 18.13% |
| Two or more races | 23,032 | 15.06% |
| Other race | 18,724 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 2,194 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 1,741 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cumberland County's average per capita income is $40,967. Household income levels show a median of $64,499. The poverty rate stands at 16.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,222 | $133,021 |
| Families | $76,482 | $106,988 |
| Households | $64,499 | $94,856 |
| Non Families | $38,073 | $62,069 |
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