Cumberland County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 116th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Cumberland County, Kentucky is 5,948 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 116th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $39,662, the median home value is $128,600, and the median age is 45.1.
The population of Cumberland County has declined 11.8% since 2010 (6,858 → 6,047), a -0.89% annualized rate.
5,948
Population
-0.89%
Annual growth
19
People / sq mi
$39,662
Median Income
$128,600
Median Home Value
Cumberland County covers 305 sq mi of land at 19.5 people per square mile.
About Cumberland County, KY
The poverty rate is what most separates Cumberland County from the typical county: 28.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Cumberland County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 5,948.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $39,662, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 28.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $128,600, with typical rent around $553.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.5%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Cumberland County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Cumberland County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cumberland County had a population of 6,858 in 2010 and 6,047 in 2024, a -11.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,865 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.84%.
6,047
Population (2024)
6,858
Population (2010)
6,865
Peak (2011)
-0.84%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,858 |
| 2011 | 6,865 |
| 2012 | 6,849 |
| 2013 | 6,785 |
| 2014 | 6,717 |
| 2015 | 6,731 |
| 2016 | 6,739 |
| 2017 | 6,706 |
| 2018 | 6,704 |
| 2019 | 6,626 |
| 2020 | 5,859 |
| 2021 | 5,902 |
| 2022 | 5,950 |
| 2023 | 5,980 |
| 2024 | 6,047 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.1
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
22.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $39,662$-22,755 vs state |
| Mean household income | $52,251 |
| Per-capita income | $21,857 |
| Poverty rate | 28.6%+16.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cumberland County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
3.9%
Carpool
79.9%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
20.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$128,600$-63,700 vs state
Median home value
$553
Median rent
72.3%
Homeownership rate
3,399
Total housing units
71.5%
Occupied
28.5%
Vacant
27.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.3%
With health insurance
85.0%
With broadband internet
34.6%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
23.6%
With a disability
95.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.0%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cumberland County, Kentucky has a population of 5,948 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 116th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 19 people per square mile.
The population of Cumberland County has declined 11.8% since 2010 (6,858 → 6,047), a -0.89% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cumberland County, Kentucky is $39,662, with mean (average) household income of $52,251 and per-capita income of $21,857. 28.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cumberland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cumberland County, Kentucky is 45.1 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $128,600 and median monthly rent is $553. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,399 total housing units, 28.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cumberland County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Cumberland County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.