Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is 264,422 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $85,634, the median home value is $261,900, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Cumberland County has grown 16.8% since 2010 (235,903 → 275,516), a +1.11% annualized rate.

Cumberland County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

264,422

Population

+1.11%

Annual growth

485

People / sq mi

$85,634

Median Income

$261,900

Median Home Value

Cumberland County covers 545 sq mi of land at 484.7 people per square mile.

About Cumberland County, PA

Cumberland County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 264,422. It ranks #16 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Cumberland County is $85,634, above the US median of $74,580. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $261,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,184. The homeownership rate of 71.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cumberland County reflects 39.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Cumberland County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cumberland County had a population of 235,903 in 2010 and 275,516 in 2024, a 16.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 275,516 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.12%.

275,516

Population (2024)

235,903

Population (2010)

275,516

Peak (2024)

1.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	235,903	-	-	estimate
2011	237,151	+1,248	+0.53%	estimate
2012	239,315	+2,164	+0.91%	estimate
2013	241,153	+1,838	+0.77%	estimate
2014	243,400	+2,247	+0.93%	estimate
2015	245,891	+2,491	+1.02%	estimate
2016	247,633	+1,742	+0.71%	estimate
2017	249,328	+1,695	+0.68%	estimate
2018	251,486	+2,158	+0.87%	estimate
2019	253,133	+1,647	+0.65%	estimate
2020	260,254	+7,121	+2.81%	estimate
2021	265,550	+5,296	+2.03%	estimate
2022	268,740	+3,190	+1.20%	estimate
2023	271,553	+2,813	+1.05%	estimate
2024	275,516	+3,963	+1.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.4%
Black or African American	4.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

10.8%

75–84

5.2%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$85,634+$9,553 vs state
Mean household income	$110,385
Per-capita income	$45,365
Poverty rate	5.1%-3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	61.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Finance & real estate

12.7%

Education & health care

8.0%

Manufacturing

7.9%

Public administration

7.9%

Retail trade

7.6%

Information

6.7%

Construction

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Cumberland County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

73.1%

Public transit

15.4%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$261,900+$21,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,184

Median rent

71.4%

Homeownership rate

110,265

Total housing units

95.4%

Occupied

4.6%

Vacant

28.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

93.8%

With broadband internet

22.0%

Foreign-born

8.4%

Veterans (18+)

12.8%

With a disability

90.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

39.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has a population of 264,422 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 485 people per square mile.

The population of Cumberland County has grown 16.8% since 2010 (235,903 → 275,516), a +1.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is $85,634, with mean (average) household income of $110,385 and per-capita income of $45,365. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cumberland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.4%), Black or African American (4.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is 40.3 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Cumberland County is $261,900 and median monthly rent is $1,184. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 110,265 total housing units, 4.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.