Cumberland County, KY

County

Demographics of Cumberland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Households with Children

24.3%

School Enrollment K-12

756

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.4%
High School / GED: 37.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.9%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 43.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.8%
Spanish: 3.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 77.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Cumberland County

Neighborhoods in Cumberland County

Neighborhood

Cumberland, KY

Bakerton / Marrowbone

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources