Kentucky

Cumberland

5,888
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Cumberland

Cumberland, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 3,284. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,888.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,923 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 51 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Burkesville (1862), Skirmish at Burkesville, Kentucky, Morgan Crosses Cumberland at Burkesville, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,888
20106,856
20007,147
19906,784
19807,289
19706,850
19607,835
19509,309
194011,923
193010,204
192010,648
19109,846
19008,962
18908,452
18808,894
18707,690
18607,340
18507,005
18406,090
18308,624
18208,058
18106,191
18003,284
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cumberland

Military engagements that took place in Cumberland, Kentucky.

Action at Burkesville (1862)
1862
Skirmish at Burkesville, Kentucky
1862
Morgan Crosses Cumberland at Burkesville
1863
Crossing at Burkesville (Great Raid Launch)
1863
Engagement at Burkesville (second, Cumberland County)
1864
Action at Burkesville (Confederate Crossing 1864)
1864

Historic places in Cumberland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland, Kentucky.

Baker, James, House
Burkesville
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Frequently asked about Cumberland

When does Cumberland first appear in the US census?
Cumberland, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 3,284.
What is the population of Cumberland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cumberland had a recorded population of 5,888.
When did Cumberland's population peak?
Cumberland's recorded population peaked at 11,923 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Cumberland?
6 documented military engagements took place in Cumberland, including Action at Burkesville (1862), Skirmish at Burkesville, Kentucky, Morgan Crosses Cumberland at Burkesville.
How many historic places are in Cumberland?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cumberland, Kentucky.
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