Cumberland, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 273, Cumberland'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 is a small community located in Virginia, within Cumberland County. The total population is 273. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cumberland is 63.9 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 25.6% 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 is $34,828. This is 63% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cumberland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $227,900. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cumberland is Black or African American, making up 72.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (27.5%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (72.5% vs 18.3%).

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cumberland, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.