City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Cumberland, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cumberland - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,389
Residents
$47,773
Median income
$173,900
Median home
$984
Median rent (state)

Cumberland - the verdict

Cumberland ranks in the 16th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

16th
percentile, household income
35th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cumberland, WI

Cumberland is a small town in Wisconsin, home to 2,389 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Cumberland households earn a median of $47,773 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.3%. Cumberland's housing stock carries a median value of $173,900, and the median resident age is 41.5 years. Educational attainment runs 28.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 53.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 7 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 12% from five years earlier. NOAA puts Cumberland's yearly average temperature at 41.3°F with 33.8 inches of precipitation per year and 55.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Wisconsin at 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $984 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wisconsin's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 68.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

2,389 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$47,773 /yr

Poverty 24.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Cumberland compare to other US cities?

Cumberland measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 16% higher than other cities
Home value 35% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cumberland against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Cumberland's strongest outlier among Wisconsin cities

Among the 761 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Cumberland ranks #20 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cumberland only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#682 of 753
9th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#478 of 761
36th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#392 of 754
48th percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#20 of 761
97th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#227 of 761
70th percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

16thIncome percentile

16th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cumberland's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$173,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 65% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cumberland $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cumberland, WI Cumberland, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cumberland, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cumberland, WI median $47,773/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cumberland, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cumberland, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,389
Median Income
$47,773
Median Home Value
$173,900
Median Age
41.5
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Labor force participation
53.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
41.3°F
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,240 residents2,260 residents2,280 residents2,300 residents2,320 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,270 residents 2,282 residents ▲ +0.5%
Cumberland's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
7
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 5
2021 2
2022 27
2023 25
2024 7

Permit volume decreased 12% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
3.5%
Other
0.9%

Based on 952 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cumberland sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$984/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
68.6 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Fredonia
2,382 people
Westby
2,380 people
Como
2,368 people
Cedar Grove
2,430 people
Nekoosa
2,439 people
Neillsville
2,314 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cumberland's 2,389 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Idalou, TX
2,389 people
Greensboro, AL
2,390 people
Big Sky, MT
2,388 people
Laurel Park, NC
2,391 people
Richlands, NC
2,387 people
Adamstown, PA
2,387 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cumberland's $47,773 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cherokee, KS
$47,778 median income
Pioneer, OH
$47,768 median income
Harrisburg, PA
$47,783 median income
Wadley, AL
$47,788 median income
Rossville, GA
$47,791 median income
Florida City, FL
$47,754 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cumberland, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cumberland, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.4% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.6% White 92.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 6.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cumberland compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cumberland (this city) 2,389 $47,773
Fredonia 2,382 $86,442
Westby 2,380 $70,182
Como 2,368 $75,000
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cumberland, WI?

What is the population of Cumberland, WI? +

2,389 people live in Cumberland, WI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cumberland, WI? +

The median household income in Cumberland is $47,773 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cumberland? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cumberland; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cumberland, WI? +

Cumberland's median home value sits at $173,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Cumberland? +

Cumberland has an average annual temperature of 41.3°F, 33.8 inches of precipitation, and 55.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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