Cumberland, Hancock County, Marion County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cumberland, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cumberland, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cumberland, Indiana. The estimated population of Cumberland, Indiana is 5,860 people, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look at the total population in Cumberland over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,860
+0.34%
+5.28%
2020
5,840
+2.13%
-
2019
5,718
-1.28% -
2018
5,792
+4.06%
-
2017
5,566
- -

Population of Cumberland, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82%
82.6%
-0.73%
Black/African American
10.5%
12.2%
-13.93%
Native
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
2.9%
+79.31%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
2.1%
-14.29%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cumberland, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 0% 35.3 -1.67% 33.6 +1.51%
2020 33.8 -3.15% 35.9 +0.84% 33.1 -2.65%
2019 34.9 -4.38% 35.6 -6.32% 34 -2.3%
2018 36.5 +2.82% 38 +5.26% 34.8 -0.85%
2017 35.5 - 36.1 - 35.1 -

The median age of Cumberland, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 393 -5.92% 311 +25.44% 346 336
10 to 19 491 -2.65% 621 -13.1% 455 512
20 to 29 222 +83.69% 313 -13.24% 471 245
30 to 39 354 +40.15% 356 +79.47% 518 662
40 to 49 380 -15.69% 390 17.16% 321 374
50 to 59 346 +10.61% 390 -33.31% 372 265
60 to 69 287 -41.13% 258 +25.91% 183 327
70+ 165 +69.82% 289 -32.75% 271 202

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cumberland, Indiana is $73,079.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cumberland.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,956.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,811.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,890.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cumberland, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cumberland, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cumberland, Indiana is currently $87,285.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.38% of households in Cumberland are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cumberland against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cumberland is $35,247.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cumberland by the total population of Cumberland.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cumberland, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cumberland to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cumberland that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cumberland over the age of 16 is 4,530.

Of those people, a total of 76.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cumberland is 74.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 319 31.00% 21.20%
20 to 24 years 289 86.20% 8.00%
25 to 29 years 427 91.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 694 96.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 740 99.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 641 93.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 437 99.50% 6.70%
60 to 64 years 240 72.10% 11.00%
65 to 74 years 411 22.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 332 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cumberland. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,970 74.10% 2.30%
Black or African American 391 98.50% 5.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 61 54.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 87 98.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 185 44.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,895 75.50% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cumberland as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cumberland is 3,356, with median earnings of $47,817.00.

Women in Cumberland, Indiana earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,356 $47,817.00
Male 1,698 $56,845.00
Female 1,658 $38,227.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 306 $62,708.00
Business and Financial 285 $71,948.00
Computer and Mathematical 264 $50,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 154 $39,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 124 $25,714.00
Healthcare Practitioners 205 $56,619.00
Healthcare Support 105 $33,218.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 115 $55,590.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $21,071.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 412 $52,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 455 $34,181.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $60,893.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00
Production 202 $56,053.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $65,972.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 71 $84,336.00 235 $50,494.00
Business and Financial 150 $72,384.00 135 $66,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $76,831.00 135 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 154 $39,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $0.00 39 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $0.00 146 $56,705.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 105 $33,218.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 104 $55,972.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $0.00 45 $6,382.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 205 $58,495.00 207 $34,922.00
Office and Administrative Support 151 $34,036.00 304 $34,279.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $60,893.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 149 $84,438.00 53 $36,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $65,972.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,310 households in Cumberland, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,460 families in Cumberland with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 992 180 288 850
Average Household Size 3.17 3.07 3.74 1.26
Total Families 992 180 288 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.61 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 1,460 families in Cumberland, 0.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cumberland:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,464 housing units in Cumberland, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,310 93.75%
Vacant 154 6.25%

20.33% of the total 2,464 housing units in Cumberland are rental units. This is approximately 501 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,791 are occupied by the owner - or 72.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cumberland is $875.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cumberland that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    18
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    282
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    156
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    48
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cumberland is $168,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cumberland that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    149
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    175
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    470
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    462
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    436
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    85
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cumberland. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cumberland that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    273
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    156
  • 1960 to 1969
    161
  • 1970 to 1979
    304
  • 1980 to 1989
    417
  • 1990 to 1999
    910
  • 2000 to 2009
    143
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cumberland that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    50
  • 1 vehicle available
    786
  • 2 vehicles available
    995
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    479

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cumberland get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cumberland that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cumberland.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    40
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    353
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    387
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    426
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    459
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    241
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    667
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    98
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    246
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cumberland, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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