Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 264,422. It is the 16th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 40.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $85,634. This is 13% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $261,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cumberland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cumberland County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.