Population 63,553 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland County
Household size in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Cumberland County are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Tennessee counties have smaller households: only four of 95.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Cumberland County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.5, mirroring the country. Only one other Tennessee county is older.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cumberland County: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only seven have a lower 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cumberland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Cumberland County is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Cumberland County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $734 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $965 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cumberland County costs $965 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.5 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 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Cumberland County have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Cumberland County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Tennessee 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Cumberland County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.26 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 10.6% | 1993 | $965 | 18.3% | 90.7% | 4.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 41.9 | 10.7% | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1985 | $847 | 13.7% | 85.5% | 5.5% |
| White County | 2.51 | 43.3 | 9.5% | 23.1% | 9.1% | 1983 | $831 | 14.8% | 84.4% | 6.1% |
| Roane County | 2.44 | 46.3 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 1981 | $867 | 22.0% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| DeKalb County | 2.44 | 41.7 | 9.8% | 27.4% | 12.6% | 1987 | $893 | 20.7% | 84.1% | 5.9% |
| Anderson County | 2.44 | 42.7 | 11.5% | 28.3% | 9.0% | 1976 | $1,062 | 28.4% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Knox County | 2.46 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 8.5% | 1985 | $1,401 | 41.4% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Rutherford County | 2.83 | 34.8 | 12.4% | 35.2% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,658 | 36.2% | 92.7% | 3.5% |
| Sevier County | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.5% | 29.3% | 22.0% | 1995 | $1,131 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 3.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.56 | 45.0 | 10.1% | 24.2% | 13.2% | 1988 | $914 | 20.4% | 89.0% | 4.5% |
| Williamson County | 2.91 | 40.9 | 6.2% | 21.2% | 5.4% | 2001 | $2,202 | 63.1% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Warren County, IA · Calumet County, WI · Boone County, IL · Whiteside County, IL · Belknap County, NH · Barry County, MI · Autauga County, AL · Williamson County, IL · Ashland County, OH · Aroostook County, ME
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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