Cumberland County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 6,031 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cumberland County, Kentucky is the 116th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 6,858 and has seen a growth of -12.06% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,186 | 31 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 6,155 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 6,124 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 2026 | 6,093 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 6,062 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 6,031 | 31 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 6,000 | 31 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 5,969 | 69 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 5,900 | 44 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 5,856 | -770 | -11.62% |
| 2019 | 6,626 | -78 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 6,704 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 6,706 | -33 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 6,739 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 6,731 | 14 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 6,717 | -68 | -1% |
| 2013 | 6,785 | -64 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 6,849 | -16 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 6,865 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,858 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,784 | -505 | -6.93% |
| 1980 | 7,289 | 439 | 6.41% |
| 1970 | 6,850 | -985 | -12.57% |
| 1960 | 7,835 | -1,474 | -15.83% |
| 1950 | 9,309 | -2,614 | -21.92% |
| 1940 | 11,923 | 1,719 | 16.85% |
| 1930 | 10,204 | -444 | -4.17% |
| 1920 | 10,648 | 802 | 8.15% |
| 1910 | 9,846 | 884 | 9.86% |
| 1900 | 8,962 | 510 | 6.03% |
| 1890 | 8,452 | -442 | -4.97% |
| 1880 | 8,894 | 1,204 | 15.66% |
| 1870 | 7,690 | 350 | 4.77% |
| 1860 | 7,340 | 335 | 4.78% |
| 1850 | 7,005 | 915 | 15.02% |
| 1840 | 6,090 | -2,534 | -29.38% |
| 1830 | 8,624 | 566 | 7.02% |
| 1820 | 8,058 | 1,867 | 30.16% |
| 1810 | 6,191 | 2,907 | 88.52% |
| 1800 | 3,284 | -2,902 | -46.91% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,538 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 3.21% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,430 | 2.41 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 1,011 | 1.19 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 1,000 | 3.32 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 298 | 3 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Male | 121 | 3.69 | 81 | 19 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 465 | 10.73% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 5.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 403 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 8.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,739 | 40.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 7.29% |
| Some College | 813 | 18.77% |
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 | 4,114 | 3,418 | 751 |
| Black | 54 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 37 | 5 |
| Native American | 42 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 38 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,967 | $0 | $38,587 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,768 | $60,536 | $41,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,598 | $28,365 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,750 | $33,348 | $15,250 |
| Overall | $34,049 | $35,909 | $33,070 |
| Some College | $25,625 | $36,900 | $23,097 |
$34,049
Average Earnings
$35,909
Average Male
$33,070
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.36% of Cumberland County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 4.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,436 | 1,817 | 33.43% |
| Multiple | 191 | 108 | 56.54% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 61 | 58.65% |
| Native | 42 | 28 | 66.67% |
| Black | 98 | 20 | 20.41% |
| Other | 38 | 14 | 36.84% |
33.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.7%
Male Poverty Rate
39.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cumberland County, Kentucky is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cumberland County, Kentucky is Black, with 20.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.59% |
| Some College | 29.42% |
| High School | 29.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.06% |
| Female Employed | 19.11% |
| Male Employed | 10.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,625 | $62,921 |
| Households | $39,662 | $52,251 |
| Married Families | $67,597 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,699 | $33,326 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
363
Number of Veterans
331
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 8% |
| Black | 9 | 13.04% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
3%
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
62.95%
Born in Cumberland County, Kentucky
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
98.86% of Cumberland County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 62.95% having been born in Kentucky. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.