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Cumberland County Population & Demographics

Since the last census data, Cumberland County has seen an increase in population to approximately 243,764 in 2014, which has taken the county from a fourth class county to a third class county. Cumberland Valley offers a low-cost of living, access to large metropolitan lifestyles, and exceptional educational systems that provide for a highly functioning workforce.

Cumberland County Population

Year	Population
1990	195,257
2000	213,674
2010	235,406
Change 2000-2010	+10.2%

Largest Townships 2010 Census

Township	Population
Hampden Township	28,044
Carlisle Borough (County Seat)	18,682
East Pennsboro Township	18,254
Lower Allen Township	17,437
Silver Spring Township	10,592

Household Income 2010-2014

Households	Amount
Total Households	95,835
Less than $35,000	26%
Between $35,000 & $75,000	34.3%
Change 2000-2010	38.8%

Median Household Income

Year	Amount
2000	$46,766
2010	$52,371

Median Age

Year	Age
2000	38.1
2014	40.7

Age Distribution 2011

Age Group	2000	2011
Under 25	32.6%	30.4%
25-44	28.5%	25.2%
45-64	24.1%	27.4%
65+	14.8%	17%