Cumberland County's estimated 2026 population is 338,468 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cumberland County is the 6th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 327,247 and has seen a growth of 3.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cumberland County includes 43.91% White, 37.34% Black or African American, 4.27% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (43.91%)
Black or African American (37.34%)
Two or more races (10.25%)
Other race (4.27%)
Asian (2.64%)
Native American (1.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.37%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147,878 | 43.91% |
| Black or African American | 125,737 | 37.34% |
| Two or more races | 34,513 | 10.25% |
| Other race | 14,380 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 8,900 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 4,106 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,235 | 0.37% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cumberland County's average per capita income is $41,745. Household income levels show a median of $58,780. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,295 | $107,695 |
| Families | $69,881 | $89,172 |
| Households | $58,780 | $76,492 |
| Non Families | $39,921 | $51,768 |
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