Cumberland County Summary

Life in Cumberland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cumberland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cumberland County:

  • The population in Cumberland County is 335,207.

  • The median home value in Cumberland County is $201,143.

  • The median income in Cumberland County is $55,551.

  • The median rent in Cumberland County is $1,098.

  • The unemployment rate in Cumberland County is 7.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Cumberland County is 17.6%.

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 78.3° and there are 117.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cumberland County

Fayetteville, NC Population 208,697

Hope Mills, NC Population 17,671

Spring Lake, NC Population 11,710

Eastover, NC Population 3,659

Vander, NC Population 1,481

Stedman, NC Population 1,479

Wade, NC Population 595

Falcon, NC Population 186

Godwin, NC Population 147

Linden, NC Population 126

Map Of Cumberland County

Cumberland County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Cumberland County is 78.3°.

  • There are 87.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.7 inches of rain each year with 1.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in Cumberland County.

StatCumberland County
Mean High78.3
Nice Days87.07
Rainfall117.7
Snowfall1.2
Sunny_hours5:23
78.3°
Average High
117.7
Inches of Rain

Cumberland County Photos

Eastover Community Center
Source: Wikipedia User gerrydincher | CC BY-SA 2.0
Iron Mike
Source: Wikipedia User Hegemanc | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User KMaynerECU | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User KMayner78 of English Wiki | GFDL
Fayetteville Amtrak Acl Stationb Parking Lot
Source: Wikipedia User DanTD | CC BY-SA 3.0
Workers Tolar Hart And Holt Mills Fayetteville
Source: Public Domain

Cumberland County Demographics

Population over time in Cumberland County

The current population in Cumberland County is 335,207. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 333,582 -0.3%
2021 334,562 0.5%
2020 332,861 -

Gender in Cumberland County

  • Cumberland County is 50.2% female with 168,409 female residents.

  • Cumberland County is 49.8% male with 166,798 male residents.

Female
50.2% (168,409)
Male
49.8% (166,798)
Gender Cumberland County NC USA
Female 50.2% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cumberland County

Cumberland County is:

  • 41.0% White with 137,375 White residents.

  • 36.4% African American with 121,856 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 3,482 American Indian residents.

  • 2.4% Asian with 8,121 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 1,154 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 2,755 Other residents.

  • 5.5% Two Or More with 18,472 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.5% Hispanic with 41,992 Hispanic residents.

White
41.0% (137,375)
African American
36.4% (121,856)
American Indian
1.0% (3,482)
Asian
2.4% (8,121)
Hawaiian
0.3% (1,154)
Other
0.8% (2,755)
Two Or More
5.5% (18,472)
Hispanic
12.5% (41,992)

Table: Cumberland County By Race

Race Cumberland County NC USA
White 41.0% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 36.4% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 1.0% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Cumberland County, North Carolina

  • 7.0% of households in Cumberland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Cumberland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Cumberland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Cumberland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Cumberland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Cumberland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Cumberland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Cumberland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Cumberland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Cumberland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (23,469)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (16,035)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (30,623)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (34,574)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (46,616)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (64,251)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (43,664)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (44,368)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (17,486)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (14,117)
Income Cumberland County NC USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cumberland County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cumberland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (10,056)
9-12th Grade
5% (16,760)
High School / GED
27% (90,505)
Some College
28% (93,857)
Associate's Degree
11% (36,872)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (56,985)
Master's Degree
7% (23,464)
Professional Degree
1% (3,352)
Doctorate Degree
1% (3,352)
Education Cumberland County NC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 25% 26%
Some College 28% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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