Cumberland County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 116th-largest in Virginia
The population of Cumberland County, Virginia is 9,745 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 116th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $57,057, the median home value is $220,100, and the median age is 45.2.
The population of Cumberland County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (10,028 → 10,062), a +0.02% annualized rate.
9,745
Population
+0.02%
Annual growth
33
People / sq mi
$57,057
Median Income
$220,100
Median Home Value
Cumberland County covers 297 sq mi of land at 32.8 people per square mile.
About Cumberland County, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Cumberland County from the typical county: 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Cumberland County is a county in Virginia with a population of 9,745.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,057 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.4% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $220,100, with typical rent around $847.
18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 6.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.
Cumberland County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cumberland County had a population of 10,028 in 2010 and 10,062 in 2024, a 0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,062 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.
10,062
Population (2024)
10,028
Population (2010)
10,062
Peak (2024)
0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,028 |
| 2011 | 9,987 |
| 2012 | 9,845 |
| 2013 | 9,852 |
| 2014 | 9,843 |
| 2015 | 9,758 |
| 2016 | 9,742 |
| 2017 | 9,840 |
| 2018 | 9,863 |
| 2019 | 9,967 |
| 2020 | 9,679 |
| 2021 | 9,719 |
| 2022 | 9,755 |
| 2023 | 9,875 |
| 2024 | 10,062 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.0% |
| Black or African American | 28.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.2
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
23.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 23.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,057$-33,917 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,793 |
| Per-capita income | $36,142 |
| Poverty rate | 3.4%-3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cumberland County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
82.5%
Public transit
6.8%
Work from home
40.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$220,100$-140,600 vs state
Median home value
$847
Median rent
75.4%
Homeownership rate
4,695
Total housing units
88.9%
Occupied
11.1%
Vacant
24.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
86.4%
With broadband internet
18.7%
Foreign-born
9.7%
Veterans (18+)
15.3%
With a disability
98.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.6%
High School+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cumberland County, Virginia has a population of 9,745 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 116th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 33 people per square mile.
The population of Cumberland County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (10,028 → 10,062), a +0.02% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cumberland County, Virginia is $57,057, with mean (average) household income of $84,793 and per-capita income of $36,142. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cumberland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.0%), Black or African American (28.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cumberland County, Virginia is 45.2 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $220,100 and median monthly rent is $847. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,695 total housing units, 11.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cumberland County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Cumberland County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.