Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has a population of 268,323, the 16th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $87,494 and the median home value is $277,600. The poverty rate is 7.5%.

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

Cumberland County Quick Facts

Population 268,323

Median Household Income $87,494

Median Home Value $277,600

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.0%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 21

Population 268,323 16th of 67

Median Income $87,494 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment 3.7%

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	264,422	268,323	+1.5%
Median household income	$85,634	$87,494	+2.2%
Median home value	$261,900	$277,600	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Cumberland

$87,494

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cumberland

$277,600

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.9%

$25K-$50K 15.5%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 44.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

10.5%

$200K+

12.3%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,249/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.5%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cumberland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carlisle	21,852	$61,720	15.1%	$224,100
Mechanicsburg	9,720	$84,421	5.6%	$241,200
Camp Hill	8,169	$115,761	6.6%	$316,300
Lower Allen	7,646	$88,533	7.0%	$263,200
New Cumberland	7,580	$82,154	10.3%	$244,500
Enola	6,534	$72,135	5.0%	$171,700
Shippensburg	5,620	$51,503	10.8%	$177,700
Schlusser	5,402	$92,234	7.8%	$241,000
Lemoyne	4,742	$62,086	12.5%	$241,300
Boiling Springs	3,334	$126,927	5.7%	$379,900
Wormleysburg	3,077	$88,250	4.6%	$223,400
Mount Holly Springs	2,373	$65,156	14.0%	$165,100
Messiah College	2,329	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Shippensburg University	2,071	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Shiremanstown	1,777	$75,260	9.8%	$215,500
Newville	1,283	$59,087	17.0%	$177,100
West Fairview	1,208	$76,583	5.5%	$162,300
New Kingstown	748	N/A	24.5%	$342,600
Carlisle Barracks	730	$126,400	0.0%	N/A
Newburg (Cumberland County)	444	$103,005	3.4%	$225,500
Plainfield	248	$73,977	30.6%	$181,900

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Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 268,323. It is the 16th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 40.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $87,494. This is 12% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $277,600. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.3% 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 80.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cumberland County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Cumberland County has a population of 268,323, making it the 16th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Cumberland County?

The median household income in Cumberland County is $87,494 with a poverty rate of 7.5%.

How many cities are in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?

Cumberland County contains 21 Census-designated places.