Cumberland city, Kentucky
City
Population: 2,234
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Kentucky , Kentucky
Census Bureau data for Cumberland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Cumberland city
- What is the median household income in Cumberland city?
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The median household income in Cumberland city is $35,309 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Cumberland city?
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The poverty rate in Cumberland city is 50.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Cumberland city?
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$61,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Cumberland city?
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The median gross rent in Cumberland city is $618 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Cumberland city residents have a college degree?
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9.6% of adults in Cumberland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
2,234
Median Age
31.0
Female
53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 90.8%
Black 2.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,309
±$22,634
-$27,108 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$45,144
Median Family Income
$36,521
Poverty Rate
50.2%
+38.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
69.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.4%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,035
Owner-Occupied
54.4%
Renter-Occupied
45.6%
Vacancy Rate
25.0%
Median Home Value
$61,600
-$130,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$618
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
74.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.6%
-17.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.9%
Some College / Associate
22.6%
Less Than High School
15.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.6%
+29.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.9%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
7.9%
Private For-Profit
84.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.4 min
Drove Alone
52.9%
Carpool
24.3%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
10.9%
Walked
9.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
776
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 35.6%
Working age (18–64): 64.4%
65 and over: 20.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
30.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.2%
Uninsured
2.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.8%
Has a Computer
88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023