Cumberland County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Cumberland County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cumberland County, Illinois has a population of 10,334, the 87th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $73,327 and the median home value is $126,000. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cumberland County Quick Facts

Population 10,334

Median Household Income $73,327

Median Home Value $126,000

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.4%

Median Age 43.1 years

Homeownership Rate 84.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

High School Graduation 94.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 10,334 87th of 102

Median Income $73,327 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 1.4%

How Cumberland County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,378	10,334	-0.4%
Median household income	$69,826	$73,327	+5.0%
Median home value	$117,700	$126,000	+7.1%

Median Household Income

Cumberland

$73,327

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cumberland

$126,000

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 33.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

1.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.2%

Renter 15.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $772/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cumberland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenup	1,823	$51,417	9.2%	$91,900
Neoga	1,421	$73,355	11.8%	$123,100
Toledo	1,197	$56,354	18.1%	$86,100
Jewett	251	$52,708	28.7%	$57,200

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Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in Illinois with a total population of 10,334. It is the 87th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 43.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $73,327. This is 12% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $126,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cumberland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cumberland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.0% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cumberland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cumberland County, Illinois?

Cumberland County has a population of 10,334, making it the 87th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Cumberland County?

The median household income in Cumberland County is $73,327 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Cumberland County, Illinois?

Cumberland County contains 4 Census-designated places.