Population 153,305 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland County
Household size in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Cumberland County average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.90, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Cumberland County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, mirroring the country. Only one other New Jersey county is younger.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Cumberland County (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other New Jersey county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Cumberland County rent their homes (33.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cumberland County: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. New Jersey as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cumberland County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $886 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,016 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,067 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,302 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Cumberland County runs $1,302 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $416 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other New Jersey county has lower rents.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cumberland County: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other New Jersey county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Cumberland County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Cumberland County has the lowest share of high school graduates of any New Jersey county.
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 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Cumberland County than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.81 | 37.9 | 16.7% | 33.5% | 7.0% | 1969 | $1,302 | 18.3% | 80.6% | 7.0% |
| Atlantic County | 2.59 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 31.3% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,538 | 31.0% | 89.4% | 8.9% |
| Harford County | 2.65 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 20.3% | 4.6% | 1986 | $1,682 | 40.4% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| Baltimore County | 2.59 | 40.9 | 11.9% | 33.6% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,680 | 42.2% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Baltimore City | 2.29 | 37.6 | 15.8% | 52.5% | 13.4% | 1953 | $1,395 | 36.4% | 87.1% | 7.3% |
| Carroll County | 2.71 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,567 | 40.9% | 95.3% | 3.6% |
| Frederick County | 2.78 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 23.0% | 5.4% | 1991 | $1,932 | 47.0% | 93.5% | 3.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 11.0% | 19.7% | 8.4% | 1991 | $1,157 | 34.3% | 89.8% | 3.8% |
| Berkeley County | 2.58 | 39.9 | 14.1% | 24.0% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,304 | 25.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Morgan County | 2.36 | 49.3 | 9.8% | 15.9% | 18.8% | 1986 | $876 | 18.2% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Hampshire County | 2.80 | 45.8 | 11.9% | 17.3% | 31.8% | 1986 | $816 | 19.6% | 88.9% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hampshire County, MA · Ouachita Parish, LA · Portage County, OH · Rankin County, MS · Rensselaer County, NY · Fairfield County, OH · Douglas County, GA · Dorchester County, SC · Columbia County, GA · Citrus County, FL
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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