2023 ACS Census Data · Population 336,749
Cumberland County is a large county in North Carolina with a population of 336,749. The median household income is $58,780, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.2%, median home value is $183,700, and 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
336,749
2023 estimate
Rank #218 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,780
Household
Rank #2053 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$183,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1432 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #926 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
11.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below North Carolina avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% below North Carolina avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% below North Carolina avg·10% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,206
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% below North Carolina avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% above North Carolina avg·25% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
25% below North Carolina avg·26% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
38% below North Carolina avg·49% below national avg
Housing Units
143,184
Households
128,118
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,457
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above North Carolina avg·13% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above North Carolina avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.0%
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