Cumberland County's estimated 2026 population is 157,889 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cumberland County is the 16th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 156,667 and has seen a growth of 0.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 115,902 adults, (24,216 of whom are seniors) in Cumberland County.
Female: 75,182 (49%)
Male: 78,123 (51%)
The racial composition of Cumberland County includes 46.86% White, 17.24% Black or African American, 14.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,835 | 46.86% |
| Two or more races | 28,443 | 18.55% |
| Black or African American | 26,429 | 17.24% |
| Other race | 21,499 | 14.02% |
| Native American | 2,784 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 2,290 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
Cumberland County's average per capita income is $42,794. Household income levels show a median of $67,436. The poverty rate stands at 15.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,330 | $122,880 |
| Families | $80,948 | $103,681 |
| Households | $67,436 | $92,848 |
| Non Families | $38,199 | $61,834 |
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