Cumberland Gap is a town located in Claiborne County Tennessee. Cumberland Gap has a 2024 population of 309. Cumberland Gap is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 317 in 2020.
The average household income in Cumberland Gap is $49,264 with a poverty rate of 20.38%. The median age in Cumberland Gap is 26.9 years: 40.5 years for males, and 24.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cumberland Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 92.02% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 135 | 1.96 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 71 | 1.27 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 55 | 2.67 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 9 | 3.11 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 18.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 34.48% |
| High School Graduate | 30 | 14.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 54 | 26.6% |
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 | 182 | 174 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $30,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,607 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $58,077 | $13,875 |
$31,607
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.51% of Cumberland Gap residents speak only English, while 3.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 47 | 18.95% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Multiple | 15 | 6 | 40% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
20.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.12%
Male Poverty Rate
22.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cumberland Gap is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cumberland Gap is White, with 18.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| High School | 26.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.14% |
| Some College | 10.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.54% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,921 | $77,642 |
| Households | $34,688 | $49,264 |
| Married Families | $71,161 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,875 | $23,682 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
94.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
20.21%
Born in Cumberland Gap
95.74%
Native Born
4.26%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
95.74% of Cumberland Gap residents were born in the United States, with 20.21% having been born in Tennessee. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 299 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 301 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 303 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 305 | -2 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 307 | -2 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 309 | -2 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 311 | -12 | -3.72% |
| 2022 | 323 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 327 | 10 | 3.15% |
| 2020 | 317 | -172 | -35.17% |
| 2019 | 489 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 490 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 492 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 493 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 491 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 488 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 482 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 484 | -5 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 489 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 494 | 0 | 0% |