Cumberland City, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 574, Cumberland City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cumberland City is a small community located in Tennessee, within Stewart County. The total population is 574. It ranks as the 370th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland City is 29.1 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 38.0% of the population under 18, Cumberland City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland City is $56,250. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cumberland City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Cumberland City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cumberland City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cumberland City, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.