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Cumberland, KY
City in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Population
2,037
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Cumberland and its ZIP codes
Cumberland at a glance
- Cumberland is about 5.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,410, 44% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,500 (68% below Kentucky) and median rent is $622 a month.
Local data for Cumberland, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cumberland, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,410
Poverty rate
52.9%
Median home value
$66,500
Median rent
$622/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (572), Italian Americans (209), Brazilian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harlan County. PPP loans are for Cumberland.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,614
6,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Cumberland, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.1%
- Carpooled22.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cumberland, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Cumberland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenhamCity | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LynchCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Keokee, VACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Osaka, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BlackeyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Stonega, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Appalachia, VATown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| KenvirCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Charles, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitesburgCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Dunbar, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| EvartsCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Big Stone Gap, VATown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Dryden, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| Big Stone Gap East, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Pennington Gap, VATown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cumberland, KY in?
- Cumberland is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Cumberland, KY?
- About 2,037 people live in Cumberland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cumberland?
- Nearby places include Benham (2.4 mi), Lynch (4.9 mi), Keokee, VA (9.2 mi), Osaka, VA (10 mi), Blackey (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023