Cumming is a city located in Forsyth County Georgia. Cumming has a 2024 population of 10,175. It is also the county seat of Forsyth County. Cumming is currently growing at a rate of 7.43% annually and its population has increased by 38.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,358 in 2020.
The average household income in Cumming is $108,201 with a poverty rate of 16.33%. The median age in Cumming is 37.8 years: 29.6 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cumming was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,164 | 65.62% |
| Two or more races | 826 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 801 | 10.18% |
| Black or African American | 636 | 8.08% |
| Other race | 418 | 5.31% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,614 | 2.77 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 1,143 | 3.22 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 806 | 1.15 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Female | 520 | 4.06 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 145 | 3.74 | 0 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 10.71% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,121 | 22.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 699 | 13.86% |
| High School Graduate | 976 | 19.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 5.79% |
| Some College | 1,102 | 21.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,279 | 2,833 | 1,157 |
| Hispanic | 731 | 509 | 125 |
| Black | 508 | 357 | 118 |
| Asian | 470 | 457 | 389 |
| 2+ Races | 265 | 164 | 49 |
| Other Race | 253 | 140 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,849 | $105,833 | $84,643 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,333 | $106,528 | $52,596 |
| High School Graduate | $31,292 | $41,417 | $21,632 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,058 | $25,328 | $71,047 |
| Overall | $47,436 | $47,127 | $51,458 |
| Some College | $40,928 | $0 | $31,089 |
$47,436
Average Earnings
$47,127
Average Male
$51,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.8% of Cumming residents speak only English, while 26.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,378 | 661 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,277 | 301 | 23.57% |
| Black | 458 | 193 | 42.14% |
| Other | 390 | 71 | 18.21% |
| Multiple | 771 | 70 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 801 | 28 | 3.5% |
| Native | 24 | 8 | 33.33% |
16.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.3%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cumming is Black, with 42.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cumming is Asian, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.4% |
| Some College | 20.93% |
| High School | 15.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 89.91% |
| Female Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Employed | 2.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,088 | $131,390 |
| Households | $79,073 | $108,201 |
| Married Families | $137,352 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,926 | $50,374 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
284
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 5.56% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.28% |
| Black | 7 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.29%
Born in Cumming
83.14%
Native Born
16.86%
Foreign Born
11.89%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
83.14% of Cumming residents were born in the United States, with 47.29% having been born in Georgia. 11.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,697 | 705 | 5.43% |
| 2028 | 12,992 | 704 | 5.73% |
| 2027 | 12,288 | 704 | 6.08% |
| 2026 | 11,584 | 705 | 6.48% |
| 2025 | 10,879 | 704 | 6.92% |
| 2024 | 10,175 | 704 | 7.43% |
| 2023 | 9,471 | 1,797 | 23.42% |
| 2022 | 7,674 | 76 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7,598 | 240 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 7,358 | 844 | 12.96% |
| 2019 | 6,514 | 69 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 6,445 | 65 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 6,380 | 127 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 6,253 | 515 | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 5,738 | 106 | 1.88% |
| 2014 | 5,632 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 5,614 | 33 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 5,581 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 5,557 | 39 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 5,518 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,220 | 1,392 | 49.22% |
| 1990 | 2,828 | -10,869 | -79.35% |