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Cumberland County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Cumberland County, New Jersey has a population of 153,305, the 16th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $67,436 and the median home value is $221,400. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

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

Cumberland County Quick Facts

Population 153,305
Median Household Income $67,436
Median Home Value $221,400
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Unemployment Rate 6.8%
Median Age 37.7 years
Homeownership Rate 66.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%
High School Graduation 81.6%
Cities/Places 39
Population 153,305 16th of 21
Median Income $67,436 35% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Unemployment 6.8%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population152,915153,305+0.3%
Median household income$64,499$67,436+4.6%
Median home value$205,600$221,400+7.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%
$25K-$50K 19.4%
$50K-$100K 30.5%
$100K+ 32.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.9%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.8%
$20K-$25K
3.7%
$25K-$30K
4.7%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
3.3%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
10.9%
$75K-$100K
12.6%
$100K-$125K
8.8%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
8.4%
$200K+
7.5%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%
57.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,282/mo 22.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

68out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cumberland County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Vineland61,006$67,86014.6%$240,700
Millville27,511$70,27512.5%$219,000
Bridgeton27,001$55,78127.2%$145,500
Laurel Lake2,641$55,57422.8%$156,800
Silver Lake (Cumberland County)2,011$111,1398.3%$374,500
Port Norris1,612N/A17.5%$118,700
Gouldtown1,546$55,7899.1%$184,800
Seabrook Farms1,448$46,54115.3%$210,400
Centre Grove1,339$74,8135.6%$227,300
Rosenhayn1,308$64,7608.9%$226,400
Sunset Lake1,194$78,55516.9%$317,900
West Park1,079$72,81313.3%$217,800
Fairton930$57,77819.8%$162,500
Carlls Corner868$78,2568.8%$205,400
Cedarville661$69,1673.6%$174,500
Dividing Creek652$63,19410.6%$175,000
Newport533$76,50019.5%$219,700
Laurel Heights474$82,64316.0%$224,400
Leesburg431$58,75025.3%$187,500
Mauricetown365$65,8109.0%$173,300
Deerfield Street322$102,15932.9%$162,800
Port Elizabeth261N/A0.0%$247,900
Shiloh228$70,6250.0%$244,000
Delmont223$170,3374.5%$228,900
Lakeside-Beebe Run222N/A0.0%$198,700
Roadstown201$140,5006.5%$218,800
Heislerville198$89,8000.0%N/A
Greenwich (Cumberland County)175$125,0000.0%$245,500
Dorchester137$79,30627.0%$160,600
Othello132N/A6.1%$270,500
Fortescue120N/A0.0%$167,900
Arrowhead Lake101N/A19.8%$190,900
Dutch Neck96$78,7500.0%N/A
Cumberland-Hesstown90$71,9440.0%$200,000
Seeley85N/A0.0%N/A
Marlboro76$106,7506.6%$225,000
Sheppards Mill61$68,5943.3%$233,000
Gandys Beach43$78,95820.9%$222,000
Money Island25N/A44.0%$425,000

Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 153,305. It is the 16th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 39 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 37.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $67,436. This is 35% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $221,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cumberland County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.8% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.

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 New Jersey 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, New Jersey?

Cumberland County has a population of 153,305, making it the 16th most populous county in New Jersey.

What is the median income in Cumberland County?

The median household income in Cumberland County is $67,436 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Cumberland County, New Jersey?

Cumberland County contains 39 Census-designated places.