Cumberland County, PA

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Cumberland County Overview

261,269
TOTAL POPULATION
130,394
MALE POPULATION
130,875
FEMALE POPULATION
99.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,535
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,775
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,849
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,555
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
137,638
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cumberland County Area Codes

Race in Cumberland County

The most populous races in Cumberland County are White / Caucasian (221,159 | 84.7%), Asian (12,995 | 5.0%), and Two or more Races (12,079 | 4.6%).
Race in Cumberland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,9955.0%
Black / African American11,2974.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific270.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,0764.6%
Native / Alaskan1880.1%
White / Caucasian221,15984.7%
Two or more Races12,0794.6%
Some other Race3,5241.3%
Total261,269100.0%

Ancestry in Cumberland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Cumberland County are German (74,472 | 28.5%), Irish (36,241 | 13.9%), English (23,734 | 9.1%), Italian (18,841 | 7.2%), and American (13,528 | 5.2%), together accounting for 63.8% of all Cumberland County residents.
Ancestry in Cumberland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan180.0%
African2,3690.9%
Albanian320.0%
American13,5285.2%
Apache410.0%
Arab2,1680.8%
Argentinean2110.1%
Armenian1040.0%
Australian970.0%
Austrian7830.3%
Barbadian10.0%
Basque140.0%
Belgian2550.1%
Bhutanese6560.3%
Blackfeet1260.1%
Brazilian1530.1%
British1,9920.8%
Bulgarian1160.0%
Burmese1,2210.5%
Cambodian40.0%
Canadian1960.1%
Cape Verdean20.0%
Carpatho Rusyn320.0%
Celtic110.0%
Central American8210.3%
Central American Indian1120.0%
Cherokee5260.2%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean520.0%
Chippewa20.0%
Colombian2730.1%
Creek10.0%
Croatian6130.2%
Cuban4820.2%
Czech7420.3%
Czechoslovakian2510.1%
Danish2760.1%
Delaware30.0%
Dominican1,1360.4%
Dutch3,1171.2%
Eastern European1,3940.5%
Ecuadorian3120.1%
Egyptian4770.2%
English23,7349.1%
Estonian150.0%
Ethiopian470.0%
European4,2671.6%
Filipino1220.1%
Finnish1860.1%
French5,7132.2%
French American Indian160.0%
French Canadian5710.2%
German74,47228.5%
Ghanaian470.0%
Greek1,1550.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro520.0%
Guatemalan2780.1%
Guyanese60.0%
Haitian1600.1%
Honduran1840.1%
Houma20.0%
Hungarian1,7740.7%
Icelander140.0%
Indian (Asian)1,8740.7%
Indonesian820.0%
Iranian1810.1%
Iraqi1510.1%
Irish36,24113.9%
Iroquois150.0%
Israeli230.0%
Italian18,8417.2%
Jamaican3550.1%
Japanese4150.2%
Jordanian10.0%
Kenyan330.0%
Korean1,0980.4%
Laotian1970.1%
Latvian540.0%
Lebanese6910.3%
Liberian170.0%
Lithuanian9400.4%
Luxembourger170.0%
Malaysian2780.1%
Maltese170.0%
Marshallese140.0%
Menominee190.0%
Mexican2,9011.1%
Mexican American Indian1070.0%
Mongolian150.0%
Moroccan2410.1%
Native Hawaiian950.0%
Navajo80.0%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan400.0%
Nigerian1430.1%
Northern European3890.2%
Norwegian1,4960.6%
Ottawa80.0%
Pakistani1160.0%
Palestinian230.0%
Panamanian610.0%
Paraguayan590.0%
Pennsylvania German2,2060.8%
Peruvian3010.1%
Polish9,5973.7%
Portuguese2350.1%
Potawatomi80.0%
Puerto Rican4,5831.8%
Romanian5480.2%
Russian1,4600.6%
Salvadoran2580.1%
Samoan20.0%
Scandinavian5390.2%
Scotch-Irish3,7081.4%
Scottish5,1021.9%
Serbian5070.2%
Sioux170.0%
Slavic1830.1%
Slovak1,4820.6%
Slovene2740.1%
Somali2200.1%
South African1070.0%
South American1,4660.6%
Spaniard2700.1%
Spanish160.0%
Sri Lankan1,2530.5%
Subsaharan African3,4101.3%
Sudanese730.0%
Swedish1,8220.7%
Swiss1,8860.7%
Syrian1190.1%
Thai7,0602.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian730.0%
Turkish2200.1%
Ukrainian9280.4%
Uruguayan410.0%
Venezuelan2170.1%
Vietnamese970.0%
Welsh3,7531.4%
West Indian1180.1%
Yaqui60.0%
Yugoslavian8930.3%
Zimbabwean120.0%
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Immigrants in Cumberland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cumberland County came from Asia (10,040 | 3.8%), South Central Asia (5,816 | 2.2%), India (4,932 | 1.9%), Europe (2,584 | 1.0%), and Latin America (2,180 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Cumberland County residents.
Immigrants in Cumberland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,1480.8%
Argentina80.0%
Asia10,0403.8%
Australia810.0%
Austria50.0%
Bangladesh1000.0%
Belarus90.0%
Belgium110.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7610.3%
Brazil770.0%
Bulgaria250.0%
Cambodia880.0%
Cameroon250.0%
Canada3860.2%
Caribbean4840.2%
Central America9860.4%
China8720.3%
Colombia1140.0%
Congo140.0%
Cuba260.0%
Czechoslovakia90.0%
Denmark100.0%
Dominica50.0%
Dominican Republic3040.1%
Eastern Africa6000.2%
Eastern Asia1,5880.6%
Eastern Europe1,4350.5%
Ecuador1270.1%
Egypt3820.2%
El Salvador1530.1%
England820.0%
Ethiopia460.0%
Europe2,5841.0%
France1170.0%
Germany4360.2%
Ghana470.0%
Greece620.0%
Guatemala960.0%
Guyana410.0%
Haiti1160.0%
Honduras760.0%
Hong Kong370.0%
Hungary850.0%
India4,9321.9%
Indonesia1520.1%
Iran1600.1%
Iraq2470.1%
Ireland730.0%
Israel160.0%
Italy1850.1%
Jamaica330.0%
Japan1770.1%
Kazakhstan140.0%
Kenya460.0%
Korea5390.2%
Laos3270.1%
Latin America2,1800.8%
Lebanon220.0%
Liberia170.0%
Malaysia1550.1%
Mexico6230.2%
Middle Africa390.0%
Moldova220.0%
Morocco2190.1%
Nepal1380.1%
Nicaragua380.0%
Nigeria1050.0%
Northern Africa9450.4%
Northern Europe2990.1%
Norway150.0%
Oceania1290.1%
Pakistan3370.1%
Peru2480.1%
Philippines5760.2%
Poland1630.1%
Romania1470.1%
Russia1400.1%
Saudi Arabia610.0%
Scotland250.0%
Somalia2740.1%
South Africa1760.1%
South America7100.3%
South Central Asia5,8162.2%
South Eastern Asia2,1140.8%
Southern Europe2670.1%
Spain200.0%
Sri Lanka590.0%
Sudan3180.1%
Sweden170.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Syria160.0%
Taiwan1100.0%
Thailand780.0%
Turkey780.0%
Ukraine500.0%
Venezuela710.0%
Vietnam7000.3%
Western Africa3880.2%
Western Asia5220.2%
Western Europe5830.2%
Yemen150.0%
Zimbabwe140.0%
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Sex and Age in Cumberland County

Sex and Age in Cumberland County

The most populous age groups in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 Years (9,360 | 7.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (9,109 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,036 (5.4%)6,708 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years6,808 (5.2%)7,432 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years8,544 (6.6%)7,240 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years9,360 (7.2%)9,109 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years8,510 (6.5%)8,538 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years8,463 (6.5%)7,564 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years9,136 (7.0%)8,157 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years8,393 (6.4%)8,471 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years9,187 (7.0%)7,561 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years8,094 (6.2%)7,665 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years8,522 (6.5%)7,944 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years8,939 (6.9%)8,739 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years7,830 (6.0%)8,560 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years7,414 (5.7%)7,995 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years5,778 (4.4%)6,714 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years4,041 (3.1%)4,310 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years2,095 (1.6%)3,046 (2.3%)
85 Years and over2,244 (1.7%)5,122 (3.9%)
Total130,394 (100.0%)130,875 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cumberland County

Median Family Size in Cumberland County

The median family size in Cumberland County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (52,809 | 80.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,704 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cumberland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple52,809 (80.9%)3.04
Single Male/Father3,704 (5.7%)2.64
Single Female/Mother8,782 (13.5%)2.86
Total Families65,295 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Cumberland County

The median household size in Cumberland County is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,782 | 8.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (38,758 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple52,809 (50.7%)3.06
Single Male/Father3,704 (3.6%)3.02
Single Female/Mother8,782 (8.4%)3.16
Non-family38,758 (37.2%)1.23
Total Households104,053 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 104,053 households in Cumberland County, 65,295 (62.7%) are family households, while 38,758 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,296, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,654.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,654 (30.4%)
2-Person Households31,296 (30.1%)5,969 (5.7%)
3-Person Households14,807 (14.2%)839 (0.8%)
4-Person Households11,827 (11.4%)247 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,692 (4.5%)28 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,777 (1.7%)21 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households896 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total65,295 (62.7%)38,758 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in Cumberland County

Fertility by Age in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,099 (69.9%)87.0
35 to 50 years905 (30.1%)35.0
Total3,004 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

79.0% of women with births (3,004) in Cumberland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,585 (75.5%)514 (24.5%)
35 to 50 years788 (87.1%)117 (12.9%)
Total2,373 (79.0%)631 (21.0%)

Fertility by Education in Cumberland County

Average fertility rate in Cumberland County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School198 (6.6%)27.0
High School Diploma707 (23.5%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree762 (25.4%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree830 (27.6%)62.0
Graduate Degree507 (16.9%)60.0
Total3,004 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County

21.0% of women with births in Cumberland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 44.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma393 (55.6%)314 (44.4%)
College or Associate's Degree577 (75.7%)185 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree756 (91.1%)74 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree448 (88.4%)59 (11.6%)
Total2,373 (79.0%)631 (21.0%)

Income in Cumberland County

Income Overview in Cumberland County

Per Capita Income in Cumberland County is $43,535, while median incomes of families and households are $104,775 and $82,849 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income261,269$43,535
Median Family Income65,295$104,775
Mean Family Income65,295$127,751
Median Household Income104,053$82,849
Mean Household Income104,053$105,751
Income Deficit65,295$10,555
Wage / Income Gap (%)261,26932.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)261,26967.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index261,2690.42

Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County

Average Earnings in Cumberland County are $45,275, $53,877 for men and $36,452 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Cumberland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male77,369 (52.6%)$53,877
Female69,571 (47.3%)$36,452
Total146,940 (100.0%)$45,275

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County

The most common earnings brackets in Cumberland County are $100,000+ for men (14,802 | 19.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (6,526 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cumberland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,099 (5.3%)4,843 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,710 (3.5%)3,568 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,073 (4.0%)3,728 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,829 (2.4%)2,966 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,752 (2.3%)2,269 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,208 (1.6%)1,576 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,165 (1.5%)1,829 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,218 (1.6%)1,490 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,105 (1.4%)1,680 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,544 (2.0%)2,168 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,183 (4.1%)3,438 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,815 (3.6%)4,076 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,375 (4.4%)3,753 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,086 (4.0%)3,435 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,889 (5.0%)3,559 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,230 (4.2%)2,318 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,378 (9.5%)5,550 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,406 (7.0%)4,291 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,502 (13.6%)6,526 (9.4%)
$100,000+14,802 (19.1%)6,508 (9.3%)
Total77,369 (100.0%)69,571 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Average earnings in Cumberland County are $62,171 for men and $45,064 for women, a difference of 27.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,304, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,582. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,624, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,405.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,582$23,405
High School Diploma$46,757$32,553
College or Associate's Degree$57,365$39,884
Bachelor's Degree$77,627$57,749
Graduate Degree$98,304$69,624
Total$62,171$45,064

Family Income in Cumberland County

Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County

According to the Cumberland County family income data, there are 16,324 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 653 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1751.8%
$10,000 to $14,9996531.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6982.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,9593.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,2898.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910,12115.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999,72914.9%
$100,000 to $149,99916,32425.0%
$150,000 to $199,9999,07613.9%
$200,000+9,27214.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County

4-person families (11,132 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Cumberland County with $131,909 per family, while 2-person families (33,063 | 50.6%) have the highest median income of $45,543 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,063 (50.6%)$91,086
3-Person Families14,388 (22.0%)$111,504
4-Person Families11,132 (17.1%)$131,909
5-Person Families4,268 (6.5%)$116,369
6-Person Families1,676 (2.6%)$101,739
7+ Person Families768 (1.2%)$98,654
Total65,295 (100.0%)$104,775

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County

The median family income in Cumberland County is $104,775, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,122) having the highest median family income of $156,475, while families with no earners (10,054) have the lowest median family income of $62,186, accounting for 10.9% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cumberland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,054 (15.4%)$62,186
1 Earner18,953 (29.0%)$75,532
2 Earners29,166 (44.7%)$125,712
3+ Earners7,122 (10.9%)$156,475
Total65,295 (100.0%)$104,775

Household Income in Cumberland County

Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County

With 21,019 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cumberland County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,601 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,0182.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6012.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995,8275.6%
$25,000 to $34,9996,4516.2%
$35,000 to $49,99910,92610.5%
$50,000 to $74,99918,41717.7%
$75,000 to $99,99914,46313.9%
$100,000 to $149,99921,01920.2%
$150,000 to $199,99910,82210.4%
$200,000+10,40510.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County

The median household income in Cumberland County is $82,849, with the highest median household income of $99,730 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38,004 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,179, with 3,172 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cumberland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,172 (3.0%)$47,179
25 to 44 Years32,669 (31.4%)$94,045
45 to 64 Years38,004 (36.5%)$99,730
65+ Years30,208 (29.0%)$56,675
Total104,053 (100.0%)$82,849

Poverty in Cumberland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

With 7.2% poverty level for males and 8.3% for females among the residents of Cumberland County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,372 males (14.7%) and 1,474 females (15.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years950 (13.6%)765 (11.5%)
5 Years88 (7.2%)123 (10.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,030 (11.7%)946 (10.6%)
12 to 14 Years494 (9.6%)377 (8.6%)
15 Years105 (6.3%)75 (5.2%)
16 and 17 Years337 (10.5%)166 (5.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,372 (14.7%)1,474 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years924 (5.7%)1,602 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,094 (6.6%)1,170 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years542 (3.4%)1,055 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,034 (6.3%)1,154 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years633 (4.9%)723 (5.0%)
75 Years and over180 (2.3%)786 (6.9%)
Total8,783 (7.2%)10,416 (8.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County

According to the poverty statistics in Cumberland County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.7% of males and 95.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,042 (86.4%)5,884 (88.5%)
5 Years1,135 (92.8%)1,086 (89.8%)
6 to 11 Years7,779 (88.3%)7,973 (89.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,675 (90.4%)4,014 (91.4%)
15 Years1,558 (93.7%)1,372 (94.8%)
16 and 17 Years2,861 (89.5%)2,714 (94.2%)
18 to 24 Years7,969 (85.3%)7,978 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years15,238 (94.3%)14,093 (89.8%)
35 to 44 Years15,546 (93.4%)14,856 (92.7%)
45 to 54 Years15,470 (96.6%)14,500 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years15,457 (93.7%)16,053 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years12,405 (95.1%)13,830 (95.0%)
75 Years and over7,728 (97.7%)10,619 (93.1%)
Total113,863 (92.8%)114,972 (91.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cumberland County show that 2.0% or 1,064 of the total 52,809 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.8%, comprising of 126 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.6%, which includes 504 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cumberland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children31,454 (98.4%)504 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children15,996 (97.8%)355 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children4,059 (98.1%)79 (1.9%)
5 or more Children236 (65.2%)126 (34.8%)
Total51,745 (98.0%)1,064 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

According to the poverty data in Cumberland County, 7.0% or 261 single-father households and 20.4% or 1,790 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (37.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (91.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children19 (1.1%)173 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children226 (12.8%)1,190 (23.9%)
3 or 4 Children4 (2.0%)323 (47.4%)
5 or more Children12 (37.5%)104 (91.2%)
Total261 (7.0%)1,790 (20.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County

The poverty data for Cumberland County shows that 1,064 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 2,051 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (34.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 116 household (79.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cumberland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children504 (1.6%)192 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children355 (2.2%)1,416 (21.0%)
3 or 4 Children79 (1.9%)327 (37.3%)
5 or more Children126 (34.8%)116 (79.4%)
Total1,064 (2.0%)2,051 (16.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Cumberland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County

Among the 128,792 employed individuals in Cumberland County, private company employees (83,658 | 65.0%), not-for-profit organizations (13,524 | 10.5%), and state government employees (9,057 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cumberland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees83,65865.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1832.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,0564.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,52410.5%
Local Government Employees6,9325.4%
State Government Employees9,0577.0%
Federal Government Employees6,1284.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2540.2%
Total128,792100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County

According to the labor force statistics for Cumberland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (214,390), 64.2% or 137,638 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 5,093 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.6% or 27,907 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.7% or 791 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,155 (53.1%)791 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years13,297 (78.0%)971 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years13,799 (86.1%)442 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years14,319 (82.8%)387 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years28,570 (85.0%)1,029 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years27,907 (86.6%)558 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years13,506 (76.4%)338 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years9,703 (59.2%)330 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,892 (24.7%)193 (2.8%)
75 Years and over1,377 (6.6%)25 (1.8%)
Total137,638 (64.2%)5,093 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

According to labor force statistics for Cumberland County, 80.9% of individuals (107,779) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (133,225) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 3,126 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.3% or 49,595 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 433 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,756 (62.4%)694 (9.1%)
High School Diploma27,054 (72.4%)1,831 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree26,421 (80.8%)687 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher49,595 (89.3%)833 (1.5%)
Total107,779 (80.9%)3,864 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County are Community & Social Service (15,107 | 11.5%), Management (13,795 | 10.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,339 | 8.6%), Business & Financial (9,309 | 7.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,937 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cumberland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), Health Technologists (80.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (67.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,059 (58.4%)5,736 (41.6%)
Business & Financial4,503 (48.4%)4,806 (51.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,059 (71.1%)3,280 (28.9%)
Computers & Mathematics5,058 (68.7%)2,308 (31.3%)
Architecture & Engineering2,283 (85.3%)393 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science718 (55.4%)579 (44.6%)
Community & Social Service 5,586 (37.0%)9,521 (63.0%)
Education, Arts & Media906 (35.4%)1,653 (64.6%)
Legal Services & Support790 (53.8%)679 (46.2%)
Education Instruction & Library2,720 (32.2%)5,716 (67.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,170 (44.3%)1,473 (55.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,722 (19.3%)7,215 (80.7%)
Health Technologists1,224 (20.0%)4,894 (80.0%)
Total (Category)27,929 (47.7%)30,558 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cumberland County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,383 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (3,465 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,407 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (3,164 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (1,779 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Cumberland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cumberland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (96.3%), Security & Protection (87.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (81.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.2%), Personal Care & Service (70.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support581 (16.8%)2,884 (83.2%)
Security & Protection1,548 (87.0%)231 (13.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention897 (81.3%)206 (18.7%)
Law Enforcement651 (96.3%)25 (3.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,026 (41.0%)4,357 (59.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,188 (64.2%)1,219 (35.8%)
Personal Care & Service922 (29.1%)2,242 (70.9%)
Total (Category)8,265 (43.0%)10,933 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cumberland County are Office & Administration (14,808 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (12,255 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cumberland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,406 (52.3%)5,849 (47.7%)
Office & Administration4,095 (27.7%)10,713 (72.4%)
Total (Category)10,501 (38.8%)16,562 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cumberland County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,205 | 3.2%), Construction & Extraction (4,148 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (557 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cumberland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry377 (67.7%)180 (32.3%)
Construction & Extraction3,994 (96.3%)154 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,984 (94.7%)221 (5.3%)
Total (Category)8,355 (93.8%)555 (6.2%)
Total (Overall)69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cumberland County are Material Moving (8,137 | 6.2%), Transportation (5,012 | 3.8%), and Production (4,970 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cumberland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cumberland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,208 (64.5%)1,762 (35.4%)
Transportation4,474 (89.3%)538 (10.7%)
Material Moving6,370 (78.3%)1,767 (21.7%)
Total (Category)14,052 (77.5%)4,067 (22.5%)
Total (Overall)69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

Employment Industries in Cumberland County

The major employment industries in Cumberland County include Health Care & Social Assistance (18,411 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (15,501 | 11.8%), Educational Services (12,798 | 9.7%), Professional & Scientific (11,622 | 8.8%), and Public Administration (10,363 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Cumberland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County

The Cumberland County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.5%), Construction (87.9%), and Utilities (80.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.4%), Educational Services (64.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (58.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cumberland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting832 (74.7%)282 (25.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction148 (92.5%)12 (7.5%)
Construction5,877 (87.9%)808 (12.1%)
Manufacturing6,907 (68.5%)3,176 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade2,621 (73.5%)943 (26.5%)
Retail Trade8,300 (53.5%)7,201 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,150 (76.8%)2,154 (23.2%)
Utilities704 (80.2%)174 (19.8%)
Information897 (53.6%)775 (46.4%)
Finance & Insurance3,262 (43.5%)4,235 (56.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing690 (42.0%)952 (58.0%)
Professional & Scientific7,027 (60.5%)4,595 (39.5%)
Enterprise Management115 (62.8%)68 (37.2%)
Administrative & Support2,891 (62.7%)1,720 (37.3%)
Educational Services4,606 (36.0%)8,192 (64.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,418 (18.6%)14,993 (81.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,217 (59.6%)825 (40.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,856 (46.3%)4,479 (53.7%)
Public Administration6,142 (59.3%)4,221 (40.7%)
Total69,102 (52.4%)62,675 (47.6%)

Education in Cumberland County

School Enrollment in Cumberland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 61,799 students in Cumberland County are college / undergraduate (16,180 | 26.2%), high school (12,861 | 20.8%), and middle school (12,576 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Cumberland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0374.9%
Kindergarten2,3013.7%
Elementary School11,32118.3%
Middle School12,57620.3%
High School12,86120.8%
College / Undergraduate16,18026.2%
Graduate / Professional3,5235.7%
Total61,799100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County

Out of a total of 61,799 students who are enrolled in schools in Cumberland County, 15,017 (24.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 46,782 (75.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,508 (67.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,932 (90.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds732 (32.7%)1,508 (67.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,859 (82.3%)2,339 (17.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,696 (89.5%)1,608 (10.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,932 (90.2%)861 (9.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,573 (60.7%)2,964 (39.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,082 (57.6%)3,746 (42.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,939 (72.4%)739 (27.6%)
35 Years and over1,998 (62.0%)1,223 (38.0%)
Total46,782 (75.7%)15,017 (24.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County

Business (13,685 | 18.0%), education (10,479 | 13.8%), science & technology (7,452 | 9.8%), social sciences (5,825 | 7.7%), and arts & humanities (5,339 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 76,005 individuals in Cumberland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cumberland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,5255.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,7906.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7932.4%
Psychology3,5954.7%
Social Sciences5,8257.7%
Engineering5,2486.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies4560.6%
Science & Technology7,4529.8%
Business13,68518.0%
Education10,47913.8%
Literature & Languages3,1474.1%
Liberal Arts & History4,3895.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3243.1%
Communications2,9583.9%
Arts & Humanities5,3397.0%
Total76,005100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cumberland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cumberland County are males with 2 vehicles (29,117, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,026, making up 49.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cumberland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,759 (2.6%)1,427 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle11,792 (17.6%)12,489 (21.2%)
2 Vehicles29,117 (43.5%)26,026 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles15,945 (23.8%)12,942 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles5,735 (8.6%)4,170 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles2,627 (3.9%)1,844 (3.1%)
Total66,975 (100.0%)58,898 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cumberland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (21,444 commuters, 19.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (19,014 commuters, 17.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (18,472 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Cumberland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,8803.5%
5 to 9 Minutes12,43011.1%
10 to 14 Minutes18,47216.5%
15 to 19 Minutes21,44419.1%
20 to 24 Minutes19,01417.0%
25 to 29 Minutes9,1278.2%
30 to 34 Minutes12,00210.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2,5902.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,8612.5%
45 to 59 Minutes5,4744.9%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4122.1%
90 or more Minutes2,3412.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County

The most common commute times in Cumberland County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,659 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,785 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cumberland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,878 (3.1%)2,002 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,458 (10.8%)5,972 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,339 (15.6%)9,133 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,659 (19.5%)9,785 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,847 (16.5%)9,167 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,560 (7.6%)4,567 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,867 (11.5%)5,135 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,471 (2.5%)1,119 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,441 (2.4%)1,420 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,169 (5.3%)2,305 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,453 (2.4%)959 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,654 (2.8%)687 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cumberland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,343, 12.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,533, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cumberland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,469 (5.8%)985 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,496 (4.2%)1,251 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,051 (6.8%)1,828 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,245 (8.8%)3,247 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,210 (12.1%)5,822 (11.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,343 (12.3%)8,533 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,013 (11.7%)7,785 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,492 (9.2%)5,976 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,009 (5.0%)3,406 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,622 (4.4%)2,871 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,154 (1.9%)1,411 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM898 (1.5%)864 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,889 (8.2%)4,141 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,905 (8.2%)4,131 (7.9%)
Total59,796 (100.0%)52,251 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County

Of the total 104,053 dwellings in Cumberland County, owner-occupied units account for 73,044 (70.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 31,009 (29.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cumberland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73,04470.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31,00929.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units104,053100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,65430.4%
2-Person Household37,26535.8%
3-Person Household15,64615.0%
4+ Person Household19,48818.7%
Total Housing Units104,053100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,137 (54.1%)14,517 (45.9%)
2-Person Household28,573 (76.7%)8,692 (23.3%)
3-Person Household12,072 (77.2%)3,574 (22.8%)
4+ Person Household15,262 (78.3%)4,226 (21.7%)
Total Housing Units73,044 (70.2%)31,009 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cumberland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,962 (50.8%)2,868 (49.2%)
High School Diploma19,423 (67.6%)9,307 (32.4%)
College/Associate Degree18,293 (69.4%)8,075 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,366 (75.0%)10,759 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cumberland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18,68017.9%
35 to 44 Years17,16116.5%
45 to 54 Years17,82017.1%
55 to 64 Years20,18419.4%
65 to 74 Years17,08616.4%
75 to 84 Years8,4668.1%
85 Years and Over4,6564.5%
Total104,053100.0%

Housing Finances in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied73,044 (70.2%)$98,933
Renter-Occupied31,009 (29.8%)$53,897
Average104,053 (100.0%)$82,849

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cumberland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000638 (0.9%)994 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999415 (0.6%)1,020 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999744 (1.0%)1,817 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,206 (1.7%)1,749 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,444 (2.0%)1,378 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,734 (5.1%)2,754 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,153 (8.4%)4,821 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,205 (16.7%)6,192 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,300 (14.1%)4,205 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,895 (23.1%)4,129 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more19,310 (26.4%)1,950 (6.3%)
Total73,044 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cumberland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,611 (2.2%)541 (1.7%)
$300 to $4996,134 (8.4%)838 (2.7%)
$500 to $79913,796 (18.9%)3,761 (12.1%)
$800 to $9996,813 (9.3%)5,714 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49915,861 (21.7%)11,947 (38.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,278 (18.2%)4,909 (15.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,425 (10.2%)1,304 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,053 (5.6%)528 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more4,073 (5.6%)381 (1.2%)
Total73,044 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County

Housing Structures in Cumberland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached62,02659.6%
Single Unit, Attached17,65517.0%
2 Unit Apartments3,0292.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,2274.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,2084.0%
10 or more Apartments8,0787.8%
Mobile Home / Other4,8304.6%
Total104,053100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cumberland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached56,595 (91.2%)5,431 (8.8%)
Single Unit, Attached11,251 (63.7%)6,404 (36.3%)
2 Unit Apartments380 (12.6%)2,649 (87.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments294 (7.0%)3,933 (93.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments195 (4.6%)4,013 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments395 (4.9%)7,683 (95.1%)
Mobile Home / Other3,934 (81.5%)896 (18.5%)
Total73,044 (70.2%)31,009 (29.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cumberland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room337 (0.5%)1,205 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms985 (1.3%)7,292 (23.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,287 (19.6%)14,241 (45.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,167 (38.6%)5,810 (18.7%)
8 or more Rooms29,268 (40.1%)2,461 (7.9%)
Total73,044 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cumberland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas29,101 (39.8%)9,228 (29.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,237 (5.8%)1,218 (3.9%)
Electricity20,915 (28.6%)17,053 (55.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14,506 (19.9%)2,531 (8.2%)
Coal or Coke566 (0.8%)57 (0.2%)
All other Fuels3,399 (4.6%)505 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used320 (0.4%)417 (1.3%)
Total73,044 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Cumberland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,910 (2.6%)3,785 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle18,504 (25.3%)16,388 (52.8%)
2 Vehicles33,256 (45.5%)8,050 (26.0%)
3 or more Vehicles19,374 (26.5%)2,786 (9.0%)
Total73,044 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cumberland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cumberland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,02746,017
Median Property Value$232,100$254,500
Median Household Income$76,594$13,635
Monthly Housing Costs$631$3,857
Real Estate Taxes$2,873$486

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,662 (9.9%)812 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,015 (3.8%)1,231 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99915,083 (55.8%)27,099 (58.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,241 (23.1%)12,374 (26.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,405 (5.2%)3,254 (7.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999319 (1.2%)836 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more302 (1.1%)411 (0.9%)
Total27,027 (100.0%)46,017 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000603 (2.2%)1,704 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,298 (8.5%)450 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,264 (8.4%)1,096 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,577 (13.2%)1,470 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,445 (16.5%)2,576 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,542 (13.1%)7,760 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,623 (17.1%)6,758 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more5,675 (21.0%)12,272 (26.7%)
Total27,027 (100.0%)46,017 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cumberland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,135 (33.8%)110,911 (241.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,896 (21.8%)17,116 (37.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,327 (12.3%)13,244 (28.8%)
4.0x or more8,519 (31.5%)7,255 (15.8%)
Total27,027 (100.0%)46,017 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cumberland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,867 (10.6%)105 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,136 (7.9%)1,963 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,49921,090 (78.0%)3,268 (7.1%)
Total27,027 (100.0%)46,017 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,184 (93.9%)995 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years39,905 (95.6%)1,822 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years21,805 (92.8%)1,694 (7.2%)
26 to 34 Years26,614 (91.5%)2,473 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years29,855 (92.3%)2,480 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years29,766 (94.6%)1,685 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years31,874 (94.7%)1,788 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years27,391 (99.3%)200 (0.7%)
75 Years and older19,275 (99.8%)38 (0.2%)
Total241,669 (94.8%)13,175 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cumberland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,184 (93.9%)995 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39,905 (95.6%)1,822 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,805 (92.8%)1,694 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cumberland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,719 (91.0%)1,646 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99927,271 (92.1%)2,342 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,168 (92.6%)2,966 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99934,421 (95.6%)1,583 (4.4%)
$100,000 and over118,752 (96.3%)4,523 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,870 (30.1%)11,335 (70.1%)
6 to 18 Years10,987 (26.3%)31,311 (75.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,597 (11.1%)20,022 (85.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,561 (15.7%)23,186 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,912 (12.1%)27,087 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,712 (11.8%)27,670 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,587 (16.6%)28,932 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years25,772 (93.4%)18,924 (68.6%)
75 Years and over19,144 (99.1%)14,492 (75.0%)
Total81,142 (31.8%)202,959 (79.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cumberland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,409 (7.0%)787 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,042 (7.1%)2,613 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,436 (11.2%)5,005 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,976 (22.8%)2,702 (18.6%)
75 Years and over3,858 (48.8%)5,733 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cumberland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years154 (0.8%)33 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years363 (1.3%)89 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,317 (2.7%)557 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,593 (12.2%)655 (4.5%)
75 Years and over2,289 (28.9%)2,199 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years48 (0.2%)210 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years189 (0.7%)291 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years712 (1.5%)931 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years392 (3.0%)291 (2.0%)
75 Years and over407 (5.1%)1,249 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,206 (6.0%)459 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,285 (4.5%)1,806 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,205 (4.5%)1,791 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years422 (3.2%)461 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,108 (14.0%)1,491 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (0.1%)155 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years244 (0.9%)374 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,229 (4.6%)2,786 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,268 (9.7%)1,734 (11.9%)
75 Years and over1,848 (23.4%)3,776 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cumberland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years230 (1.1%)42 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years281 (1.0%)278 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years744 (1.5%)850 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years501 (3.8%)231 (1.6%)
75 Years and over767 (9.7%)1,142 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County

Computing Device Access in Cumberland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop86,72883.4%
Smartphone88,54385.1%
Tablet68,29265.6%
No Computing Device7,3767.1%
Total104,053100.0%

Internet Access in Cumberland County

Internet Access in Cumberland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2920.3%
Broadband Home82,43379.2%
Cellular Data Only8,6438.3%
Satellite Internet3,7443.6%
No Internet10,36410.0%
Total104,053100.0%

Cumberland County Summary

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is located in the south-central region of the state and is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1750 and is named after the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus. The county seat is Carlisle, and the population was estimated to be 235,406 in 2019.

Geography

Cumberland County is located in south-central Pennsylvania and is bordered by Adams, Franklin, Perry, and York Counties. The county is situated in the Ridge and Valley region of the Appalachian Mountains and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The county is drained by the Conodoguinet Creek and the Yellow Breeches Creek. The highest point in the county is Blue Mountain, which has an elevation of 2,260 feet.
The county is home to several state parks, including Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center, and Colonel Denning State Park. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the county.

Economy

Cumberland County has a diverse economy that is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The county is home to several large employers, including Carlisle Tire & Wheel, Carlisle Construction Materials, and UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. The county is also home to several military installations, including the Carlisle Barracks and the Letterkenny Army Depot.
The county has a strong agricultural sector, with the top crops being corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat. The county is also home to several wineries and breweries, including the Appalachian Brewing Company and the Mount Nittany Winery.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Cumberland County had a population of 235,406. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,867, and the median family income was $62,845. The per capita income was $25,945. About 8.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a diverse county located in the south-central region of the state. The county is home to several large employers, military installations, and state parks. The county has a diverse economy that is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The population of the county is predominantly white, with a median household income of $50,867.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cumberland County?
Total Population of Cumberland County is 261,269.
What is the Total Male Population of Cumberland County?
Total Male Population of Cumberland County is 130,394.
What is the Total Female Population of Cumberland County?
Total Female Population of Cumberland County is 130,875.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County?
There are 99.63 Males per 100 Females in Cumberland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County?
There are 100.37 Females per 100 Males in Cumberland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cumberland County?
Median Population Age in Cumberland County is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cumberland County
Average Family Size in Cumberland County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cumberland County
Average Household Size in Cumberland County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cumberland County?
Per Capita income in Cumberland County is $43,535.
What is the Median Family Income in Cumberland County?
Median Family Income in Cumberland County is $104,775.
What is the Median Household income in Cumberland County?
Median Household Income in Cumberland County is $82,849.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cumberland County is 32.3%.
Women in Cumberland County earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County?
Family Income Deficit in Cumberland County is $10,555.
Families that are below poverty line in Cumberland County earn $10,555 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cumberland County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
There are 137,638 People in the Labor Forcein in Cumberland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cumberland County?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cumberland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County?
Unemployment Rate in Cumberland County is 3.7%.