North Carolina

Cumberland

334,728
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Cumberland

Cumberland, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,671. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 334,728.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cross Creek, Raid on Cross Creek (Fayetteville), Burning of Cross Creek Bridge (NC), and 71 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020334,728
2010319,431
2000302,963
1990274,566
1980247,160
1970212,042
1960148,418
195096,006
194059,320
193045,219
192035,064
191035,284
190029,249
189027,321
188023,836
187017,035
186016,369
185020,610
184015,284
183014,834
182014,446
18109,382
18009,264
17908,671
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, North Carolina.

Battle of Cross Creek
1776
Raid on Cross Creek (Fayetteville)
1781
Burning of Cross Creek Bridge (NC)
1781
Capture of Fayetteville
1865
Monroe's Crossroads — Kilpatrick's Dawn Surprise (March 10, 1865)
1865
Battle of Monroe's Cross Roads (Saber Charge)
1865
Battle of Fayetteville NC
1865
Sherman's Army Approaches Fayetteville — Skirmishing
1865
Battle of Monroe's Cross Roads
1865
Monroe's Crossroads
1865

Historic places in Cumberland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland, North Carolina.

Market House Square District
Fayetteville
Cool Springs
Carvers Creek
Fayetteville Downtown Historic District
Fayetteville
Old Bluff Presbyterian Church
Wade
Cool Spring Place
Fayetteville
Ellerslie
Linden
Liberty Row
Fayetteville
Nimocks House
Fayetteville
Kyle House
Fayetteville
Strange, Robert, Country House
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Ice and Manufacturing Company:Plant and Engineer's House
Fayetteville
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Passenger Depot
Fayetteville
First Presbyterian Church
Fayetteville
Market House
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Women's Club and Oval Ballroom
Fayetteville
St. John's Episcopal Church
Fayetteville
Cross Creek Cemetery Number One
Fayetteville
Smith, Dr. Ezekiel Ezra, House
Fayetteville
Haymount District
Fayetteville
Massey Hill High School
Fayetteville
Capitol, The
Fayetteville
Stedman, Frank H., House
Fayetteville
Haymount Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Fayetteville
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Frequently asked about Cumberland

When does Cumberland first appear in the US census?
Cumberland, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,671.
What is the population of Cumberland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cumberland had a recorded population of 334,728.
Were any battles fought in Cumberland?
10 documented military engagements took place in Cumberland, including Battle of Cross Creek, Raid on Cross Creek (Fayetteville), Burning of Cross Creek Bridge (NC).
How many historic places are in Cumberland?
71 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cumberland, North Carolina.
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