Cumberland County, NC

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2020 Population

334,562

0.511% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

31.4

0.319% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.7%

2.09% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$48,177

2.78% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$139,700

3.25% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

126,741

0.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Cumberland County, NC had a population of 335k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $48,177. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cumberland County, NC grew from 332,861 to 334,562, a 0.511% increase and its median household income grew from $46,875 to $48,177, a 2.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cumberland County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Cumberland County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Cumberland County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cumberland County, NC are Fayetteville Technical Community College (3,625 degrees awarded in 2021), Fayetteville State University (1,407 degrees), and Methodist University (408 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Cumberland County, NC was $139,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Cumberland County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cumberland County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Cumberland County, NC borders Bladen County, NC, Harnett County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Moore County, NC, Robeson County, NC, and Sampson County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Cumberland County, NC is home to a population of 335k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.4% of Cumberland County, NC residents were born outside of the country (21.2k people).

In 2020, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Cumberland County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 121k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of Cumberland County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cumberland County, NC was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cumberland County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cumberland County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 348
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 1.02k
White (Hispanic)
20.1k ± 1.1k

12%

Hispanic Population

40.1k people

12% of the people in Cumberland County, NC are hispanic (40.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cumberland County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Foreign-Born Population

6.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

21.2k people

2017 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

As of 2018, 6.4% of Cumberland County, NC residents (21.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cumberland County, NC was 6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cumberland County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
20,377 ± 943
Gulf War (1990s)
8,315 ± 564
Vietnam
7,763 ± 503

Cumberland County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cumberland County, NC employs 127k people. The largest industries in Cumberland County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,356 people), Retail Trade (17,520 people), and Educational Services (12,532 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($50,506), Public Administration ($47,901), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($46,250).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

127k

2020 Value

± 2,532

−0.37%

1 Year decline

± 2.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cumberland County, NC declined at a rate of −0.37%, from 127k employees to 127k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cumberland County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,481 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,240 people), and Management Occupations (9,822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cumberland County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

127k

2020 Value

± 2,532

−0.37%

1 Year decline

± 2.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cumberland County, NC declined at a rate of −0.37%, from 127k employees to 127k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cumberland County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,356 people), Retail Trade (17,520 people), and Educational Services (12,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cumberland County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cumberland County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,942

Median earning men ± $1,017

$26,804

Median earning women ± $598

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,820), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,942), and Manufacturing ($43,592).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($44,937), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,940), and Construction ($34,624).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,479
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,360
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,329
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.14M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.1M
Manufacturing
$651k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cumberland County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cumberland County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cumberland County, NC awarded 5,809 degrees. The student population of Cumberland County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,778 male students and 24,822 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cumberland County, NC are Black or African American (2,275 and 39.6%), followed by White (2,137 and 37.2%), Hispanic or Latino (668 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (242 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Cumberland County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Fayetteville Technical Community College (3,625 and 62.4%), Fayetteville State University (1,407 and 24.2%), and Methodist University (408 and 7.02%).

The most popular majors in Cumberland County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (732 and 12.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (514 and 8.85%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (378 and 6.51%).

The median tuition costs in Cumberland County, NC are $6,000 for private four year colleges, and $2,982 and $14,590 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cumberland County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 38,600 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 38,600 students enrolled in Cumberland County, NC, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 16,802 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
514 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
333 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
125 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cumberland County, NC was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 514 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cumberland County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fayetteville Technical Community College
3,625 degrees awarded
Fayetteville State University
1,407 degrees awarded
Methodist University
408 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fayetteville Technical Community College with 3,625 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,434 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cumberland County, NC, which is 0.721 times less than the 3,375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,275 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,137 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,397) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,356) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2020, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.14M), Some college (1.89M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cumberland County, NC was $139,700 in 2020, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $135,300 to $139,700, a 3.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Cumberland County, NC is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cumberland County, NC have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cumberland County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cumberland County, NC is $48,177. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cumberland County, NC was Census Tract 31.02 with a value of $79,581, followed by Census Tract 7.01 and Census Tract 7.02, with respective values of $73,846 and $72,841.

In 2022, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cumberland County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.885%.

Housing

Property

$139,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,362

$65,638

Median Property Taxes

±$1,649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cumberland County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cumberland County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

Homeownership

2020

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 51.5% of the housing units in Cumberland County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cumberland County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 31.02
Census Tract 7.01
Census Tract 7.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cumberland County, NC was Census Tract 31.02 with a value of $79,581, followed by Census Tract 7.01 and Census Tract 7.02, with respective values of $73,846 and $72,841.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cumberland County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,177

Median Household Income

± $975

128k

Number of Households

± 2,389

In 2020, the median household income of the 128k households in Cumberland County, NC grew to $48,177 from the previous year's value of $46,875.

The following chart displays the households in Cumberland County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cumberland County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.6%)
Walked (5.24%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Cumberland County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who walked to work (5.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cumberland County, NC have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Cumberland County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cumberland County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cumberland County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cumberland County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cumberland County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.885%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cumberland County, NC (59.5k out of 317k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cumberland County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.3% of the children was living in poverty in Cumberland County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 548 in Cumberland County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.6% of the population of Cumberland County, NC has health coverage, with 27% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 6.95% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 17.1% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, NC see 1305 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.82% increase from the previous year (1245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 945 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 264 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,305 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cumberland County, NC

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, NC see an average of 1,305 patients per year. This represents a 4.82% increase from the previous year (1,245 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cumberland County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.8% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

27%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

6.95%

Medicare

19%

Non-Group

17.1%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cumberland County, NC grew by 4.64% from 9.94% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cumberland County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.6 in Cumberland County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cumberland County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Cumberland County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cumberland County, NC.

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