Cumberland, IN Demographics

A map of Cumberland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,480	3,920	71.5%	65.8%
Black	656	1,189	10.5%	20.0%
Hispanic	591	400	9.4%	6.7%
Multiracial	465	326	7.4%	5.5%
Native American/Other	53	45	0.8%	0.8%
Asian	22	74	0.4%	1.2%

Cumberland, Indiana has an estimated population of 6,267, an increase from the 5,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 10.5% Black, 9.4% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cumberland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cumberland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cumberland, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 46.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cumberland is ranked the 113th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cumberland was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cumberland's White Population

4,480 residents of Cumberland, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cumberland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Cumberland ranks 670th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's White population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 65.8% to 71.5%.

Cumberland is more White than neighboring Lawrence (46.1% White), and Warren Park (51.6% White). Cumberland is less White than neighboring New Palestine (90.6% White), Spring Lake (98.2% White), and McCordsville (79.7% White).

Cumberland's Black Population

656 residents of Cumberland, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Cumberland ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Black residents' share of Cumberland's population has decreased from 20.0% to 10.5%.

Cumberland is more Black than neighboring New Palestine (1.7% Black), Spring Lake (0% Black), and McCordsville (10.2% Black). Cumberland is less Black than neighboring Lawrence (28.4% Black), and Warren Park (27% Black).

Cumberland's Asian Population

22 residents of Cumberland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cumberland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Cumberland ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Asian residents' share of Cumberland's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Cumberland is more Asian than neighboring Warren Park (0% Asian). Cumberland is less Asian than neighboring New Palestine (3% Asian), Lawrence (2% Asian), and McCordsville (2.1% Asian).

Cumberland's Hispanic Population

591 residents of Cumberland, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Cumberland ranks 114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 6.7% to 9.4%.

Cumberland is more Hispanic than neighboring New Palestine (1.7% Hispanic), Spring Lake (1.3% Hispanic), Warren Park (5.8% Hispanic), and McCordsville (3.8% Hispanic). Cumberland is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence (18% Hispanic).

Cumberland's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Cumberland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cumberland ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cumberland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Cumberland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), and McCordsville (0.4% Native American/Other). Cumberland is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Palestine (1.2% Native American/Other), Lawrence (0.9% Native American/Other), and Warren Park (2% Native American/Other).

Cumberland's Multiracial Population

465 residents of Cumberland, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cumberland is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cumberland ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.4%.

Cumberland is more Multiracial than neighboring New Palestine (1.8% Multiracial), Spring Lake (0% Multiracial), Lawrence (4.5% Multiracial), and McCordsville (3.7% Multiracial). Cumberland is less Multiracial than neighboring Warren Park (13.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.