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Cumberland, Kentucky


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Cumberland, Kentucky

Cumberland, Kentucky, in Harlan county, is 57 miles NW of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 107 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is home to some 2,611 residents.

The People and Families of Cumberland

In Cumberland, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cumberland had a median family income of $22,365.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Cumberland.

Cumberland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Cumberland was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Cumberland you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Cumberland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Cumberland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCumberland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cumberland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cumberland, KY

Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built42
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