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Cumberland County

State:
New Jersey
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Cumberland County's estimated 2025 population is 154,284 with a growth rate of 0.64% 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 -1.52% since that time.

154,284
Total Population
319
Population Density (mi²)
16
Population Rank (State)
979 0.64%
Annual Population Growth

Cumberland County Population

Cumberland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White79,48451.98%
Black or African American27,72518.13%
Two or more races23,03215.06%
Other race18,72412.24%
Asian2,1941.43%
Native American1,7411.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander150.01%

Cumberland County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$96,222$133,021
Families$76,482$106,988
Households$64,499$94,856
Non Families$38,073$62,069

$40,967

Average Income

$64,499

Median Household Income

16.25%

Poverty Rate