Cumberland County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cumberland County is located in Virginia with a total population of 9,745. It is the 116th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland County is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cumberland County is $57,057. This is 37% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $220,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cumberland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.8% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cumberland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia 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.