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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. 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%.