Virginia

Cumberland

9,675

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Cumberland

Cumberland, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,153. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,675.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,690 in 1830, and has since declined by roughly 17 percent.

On the ground today, 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	9,675
2010	10,052
2000	9,017
1990	7,825
1980	7,881
1970	6,179
1960	6,360
1950	7,252
1940	7,505
1930	7,535
1920	9,111
1910	9,195
1900	8,996
1890	9,482
1880	10,540
1870	8,142
1860	9,961
1850	9,751
1840	10,399
1830	11,690
1820	11,023
1810	9,992
1800	9,839
1790	8,153

Source

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

Historic places in Cumberland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland, Virginia.

Cumberland Court House Historic District

Cartersville Historic District

Cartersville

Cumberland County Courthouse

Cumberland

Thornton, Charles Irving, Tombstone

Cumberland

Hamilton High School

Cartersville

Bear Creek Lake State Park

Cumberland

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Frequently asked about Cumberland

When does Cumberland first appear in the US census?

Cumberland, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,153.

What is the population of Cumberland?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Cumberland had a recorded population of 9,675.

When did Cumberland's population peak?

Cumberland's recorded population peaked at 11,690 in 1830.

How many historic places are in Cumberland?

17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cumberland, Virginia.

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