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Cumberland, VA
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Virginia.
Population
273
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
0
Cumberland and its ZIP codes
Cumberland at a glance
- Cumberland is 70% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Cumberland, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Cumberland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,199
1,436 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.99M
FY 2026, $6,407 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cumberland, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cumberland, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Cumberland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DillwynTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmvilleTown | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| Buckingham CourthouseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Amelia Court HouseCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| PowhatanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Hampden-SydneyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| BurkevilleTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| CreweTown | 23 mi | 2 |
| GoochlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| ScottsvilleTown | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| YogavilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6 |
| Nottoway Court HouseCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Pamplin CityTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| EsmontCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cumberland, VA in?
- Cumberland is in Cumberland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Cumberland, VA?
- About 273 people live in Cumberland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cumberland?
- Nearby places include Dillwyn (12 mi), Farmville (15 mi), Buckingham Courthouse (17 mi), Amelia Court House (18 mi), Powhatan (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023