Population 338,545 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland County
Household size in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cumberland County has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.62 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, Cumberland County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few North Carolina counties are younger: only two of 100.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Cumberland County (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cumberland County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cumberland County
Renters in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Cumberland County than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 38.4% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Only one other North Carolina county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Cumberland County is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cumberland County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $908 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,001 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,262 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$444 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cumberland County costs $1,262 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $444 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cumberland County
Bachelor's degrees in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Cumberland County (27.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cumberland County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Cumberland County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cumberland County runs well above the national rate: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cumberland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2.57 | 34.5 | 14.4% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1988 | $1,262 | 27.6% | 93.1% | 7.7% |
| Hoke County | 2.79 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 27.0% | 7.4% | 1998 | $1,152 | 23.6% | 89.0% | 6.6% |
| Sampson County | 2.77 | 39.8 | 13.8% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 1987 | $843 | 16.2% | 84.3% | 4.9% |
| Richmond County | 2.48 | 40.8 | 18.7% | 34.1% | 14.0% | 1977 | $778 | 16.6% | 84.0% | 10.5% |
| Duplin County | 2.40 | 42.3 | 13.3% | 29.7% | 12.7% | 1985 | $877 | 18.4% | 82.4% | 5.6% |
| Anson County | 2.49 | 42.8 | 13.8% | 31.5% | 13.4% | 1975 | $852 | 10.3% | 83.3% | 5.1% |
| Jones County | 2.23 | 47.9 | 11.1% | 20.6% | 13.1% | 1986 | $773 | 20.1% | 89.4% | 4.3% |
| Union County | 3.02 | 39.2 | 9.4% | 18.4% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,775 | 41.7% | 90.5% | 4.2% |
| Craven County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 11.8% | 31.6% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,186 | 26.5% | 92.0% | 4.4% |
| York County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 10.7% | 25.5% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,419 | 40.5% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| Pamlico County | 2.16 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.1% | 23.8% | 1987 | $884 | 24.4% | 89.7% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cumberland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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