Cumberland County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Cumberland County, North Carolina has a population of 338,545, the 5th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $61,291 and the median home value is $199,200. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cumberland County Quick Facts
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 | 336,749 | 338,545 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $58,780 | $61,291 | +4.3% |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $199,200 | +8.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cumberland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 210,815 | $58,407 | 17.7% | $188,000 |
| Hope Mills | 17,939 | $65,774 | 14.1% | $190,600 |
| Spring Lake | 11,573 | $51,958 | 17.7% | $124,000 |
| Eastover | 3,666 | $85,156 | 13.4% | $241,600 |
| Vander | 1,922 | $66,993 | 23.4% | $231,800 |
| Stedman | 1,670 | $107,250 | 7.5% | $218,800 |
| Wade | 518 | $70,938 | 19.3% | $215,000 |
| Falcon | 272 | N/A | 44.5% | $204,200 |
| Godwin | 203 | $53,542 | 16.3% | $158,300 |
| Linden | 129 | $66,250 | 25.6% | $150,000 |
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Population Overview
Cumberland County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 338,545. It is the 5th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cumberland County is 32.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cumberland County is $61,291. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $199,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cumberland County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (36.7% vs 20.0%).
Education
27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.
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 North Carolina 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, North Carolina?
Cumberland County has a population of 338,545, making it the 5th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Cumberland County?
The median household income in Cumberland County is $61,291 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.
How many cities are in Cumberland County, North Carolina?
Cumberland County contains 10 Census-designated places.