Cumberland, Kentucky
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Cumberland is a city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,611.
Geography
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Location of Cumberland, Kentucky
Cumberland is located at 36°58'37" North, 82°59'15" West (36.977016, -82.987434)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.22% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,611 people, 1,076 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density is 220.1/km² (570.5/mi²). There are 1,288 housing units at an average density of 108.6/km² (281.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.60% White, 5.09% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,076 households out of which 31.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% are married couples living together, 16.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $15,929, and the median income for a family is $22,365. Males have a median income of $34,327 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $9,835. 38.7% of the population and 31.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 56.3% of those under the age of 18 and 19.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.