Cumberland County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cumberland County was 336,699, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cumberland County's population was 337,249, an increase of 0.85% compared to a population of 334,391 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cumberland County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 33,049. In this period, the peak population was 337,249 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 303,650 - -
2001 303,749 99 0.03%
2002 304,740 991 0.33%
2003 302,264 -2,476 -0.81%
2004 305,771 3,507 1.16%
2005 300,133 -5,638 -1.84%
2006 303,019 2,886 0.96%
2007 303,878 859 0.28%
2008 306,024 2,146 0.71%
2009 309,863 3,839 1.25%
2010 327,247 17,384 5.61%
2011 330,625 3,378 1.03%
2012 330,161 -464 -0.14%
2013 333,253 3,092 0.94%
2014 332,680 -573 -0.17%
2015 331,598 -1,082 -0.33%
2016 333,723 2,125 0.64%
2017 331,702 -2,021 -0.61%
2018 334,495 2,793 0.84%
2019 336,524 2,029 0.61%
2020 334,391 -2,133 -0.63%
2021 337,249 2,858 0.85%
2022 336,699 -550 -0.16%
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Cumberland County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cumberland County's population increased by 23,597 (7.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cumberland County's population increased by 7,144 (2.18%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cumberland County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cumberland County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 336,699. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cumberland County's population peaked in year 2021 at 337,249.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cumberland County's population was lowest in year 2005 at 300,133.

Cumberland County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cumberland County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cumberland County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 10.88% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cumberland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cumberland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.49% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,308. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Cumberland County's population grew the most with an increase of 17,384 (5.61%).

While from 2004 and 2005, Cumberland County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 5,638 (-1.84%).

Things to know

Is Cumberland County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cumberland County's population increased by 2,308 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,858 (0.85%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 550 (0.16%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cumberland County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 3,446 (1.03%). The population was highest at 337,249 in the year 2021 and lowest at 331,598 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.

References

Datasets

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Cumberland County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cumberland County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cumberland County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cumberland County was 336,699, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cumberland County population was 337,249, an increase of 0.85% compared to a population of 334,391 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cumberland County increased by 33,049. In this period, the peak population was 337,249 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cumberland County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cumberland County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cumberland County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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