Cumberland County's 2026 population is estimated at 338,468, reflecting a 0.01% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cumberland County is the 6th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 327,247 and has grown 3.43% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 29.7 years
There are 253,517 adults, (44,031 of whom are seniors) in Cumberland County.
Female: 170,670 (50.4%)
Male: 167,875 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cumberland County includes 42.42% White, 37.66% Black or African American, 4.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,594 | 42.42% |
| Black or African American | 127,504 | 37.66% |
| Two or more races | 38,188 | 11.28% |
| Other race | 14,967 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 9,026 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 4,103 | 1.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,163 | 0.34% |
Cumberland County 's average per capita income is $43,859. Household income levels show a median of $61,291. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,733 | $113,285 |
| Families | $73,973 | $94,253 |
| Households | $61,291 | $80,209 |
| Non Families | $41,335 | $53,033 |
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