County · North Carolina
Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County, North Carolina. Cumberland County had 338,473 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 81 census tracts. GEOID 37051.
Cumberland County is one of the 2 counties of the Fayetteville, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
338,473
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 334,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 338,545
Median household income
$61,291
±$990 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$199,200
±$3,438 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,222
±$15 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Cumberland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 334,728 residents in Cumberland County. The Census Bureau estimates 338,473 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 338,545 over 653 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cumberland County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 338,545 | 10,730,404 | +5,684 |
| Households | 129,758±563 | 4,282,345 | +4,331 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.01 | 2.44 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 143,798±123 | 4,895,668 | −2,530 |
Cumberland County's population since 2000
From 302,963 in 2000 to 338,473 in 2025: up 11.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Fayetteville with 209,120 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fayetteville | 208,501 | $58,407 |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Mills | 17,808 | $65,774 |
| Spring Lake | 11,660 | $51,958 |
| Eastover | 3,656 | $85,156 |
| Vander | 1,388 | $66,993 |
| Stedman | 1,277 | $107,250 |
| Wade | 638 | $70,938 |
| FalconGEOID 3722620 | 324 | not published |
| LindenGEOID 3738360 | 136 | $66,250 |
| GodwinGEOID 3726740 | 128 | $53,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cumberland County?
The median resident of Cumberland County is 32.0 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 39.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.7%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cumberland County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0±0.2 | 39.1 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7% | 11.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.8%±0.2 pts | 60.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.7%±0.4 pts | 20.0% | +0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±0.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±0.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.3%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±0.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±0.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±0.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8%±0.8 pts | 35.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1%±0.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cumberland County earn?
Half of Cumberland County's 129,758 households earn less than $61,291 a year (±$990), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,689 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,602 after inflation. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cumberland County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,291±$990 | $72,388 | +$3,602 |
| Mean household income | $80,209±$1,611 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,657±$589 | $41,385 | +$1,968 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | −1.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±2.0 pts | 17.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±0.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±0.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cumberland County?
Owners occupy 55.0% of Cumberland County's occupied homes and renters 45.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 by its owner (±$3,438). The median renter pays $1,222 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cumberland County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,200±$3,438 | $288,900 | +$32,687 |
| Median gross rent | $1,222±$15 | $1,228 | +$64 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9%±1.4 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,508±$26 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.0%±0.8 pts | 66.6% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 143,798±123 | 4,895,668 | −2,530 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8%±0.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cumberland County building?
Builders took permits for 1,547 new housing units across Cumberland County in 2025 (825 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cumberland County get to work?
75.6% of Cumberland County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Cumberland County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±0.6 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | −0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6%±0.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.9%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±0.5 pts | 16.3% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±0.4 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cumberland County's census tracts?
Cumberland County is divided into 81 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,191 (Tract 2) to $116,071 (Tract 7.02).
All 81 census tracts of Cumberland County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cumberland County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 79th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 100 |
| Median household income | 48th of 100 |
| Median home value | 61st of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 100 |
| Median age | 98th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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