Cumberland County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 152,915. It is the 16th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 37.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $64,499. This is 36% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $205,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

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 35.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.0% vs 21.9%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.

Education

17.9% 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 58% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.