Population 15,985 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland
Household size in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Cumberland sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Providence area overall, where it has 2.49 people. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Cumberland skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, 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 42.7, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Cumberland, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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
Renters in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cumberland is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Cumberland is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Cumberland was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Providence area, where the median home dates to 1962. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Only two of the 43 Rhode Island cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,249 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,103 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,457 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$452 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cumberland pays $1,457 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $452 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Cumberland
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Cumberland is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Cumberland: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. Cumberland has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Rhode Island cities.
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
| Period | Cumberland | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cumberland has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2.58 | 46.0 | 6.3% | 20.5% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,457 | 53.8% | 97.2% | 2.6% |
| Cumberland Hill | 2.58 | 41.5 | 7.4% | 16.5% | 2.4% | 1979 | $1,330 | 48.2% | 95.2% | 3.3% |
| Valley Falls | 2.64 | 40.9 | 16.0% | 32.9% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,428 | 27.1% | 86.2% | 3.2% |
| Manville | 2.72 | 40.0 | 14.7% | 34.0% | 4.7% | 1963 | $1,706 | 36.9% | 90.9% | 9.8% |
| Lincoln | 2.57 | 46.0 | 12.2% | 26.8% | 3.7% | 1969 | $1,210 | 45.9% | 91.5% | 7.0% |
| North Attleboro | 2.45 | 43.1 | 8.2% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 1972 | $1,469 | 44.9% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Central Falls | 2.83 | 32.1 | 23.2% | 74.6% | 9.0% | 1950 | $1,189 | 11.2% | 60.6% | 7.5% |
| Attleboro Falls | 2.58 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 27.4% | 0.9% | 1986 | $1,575 | 62.8% | 99.1% | 11.8% |
| Woonsocket | 2.54 | 37.7 | 22.1% | 62.8% | 9.4% | 1953 | $1,223 | 19.2% | 83.0% | 6.5% |
| Plainville | 2.38 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 30.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,778 | 45.2% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| Stillwater | 2.83 | 42.5 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 1972 | $979 | 38.3% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
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. 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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