Cumberland County, Kentucky
Cumberland County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,856 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,523 inhabitants. Its county seat is Burkesville. The county was created 227 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Cumberland County
| Population : | 6,523 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Cumberland County, Cumberland County, Cumberland County, Cumberland County, Cumberland County, Cumberland County, Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 42129, 42167, 42717, 42731 |
| Area : | 805 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.2% |
| Named for : | Cumberland River |
| Capital : | Burkesville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1796 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:26:36 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cumberland County is located at 36°47'12"N 85°23'18"W (36.7865300, -85.3884500). It has 6 neighbors: Adair County, Clinton County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Russell County and Clay County.
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The largest city of Cumberland County is Burkesville with a population of 1,437. . See all Cumberland County cities & populated places.
Cumberland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burkesville | 1,437 | City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Cumberland County
Cumberland County has 6 neighbours.
- Adair County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clinton County county in Kentucky, United States of America
- Metcalfe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Monroe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Russell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clay County county in Tennessee, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cumberland County decreased by 5.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,856 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,870 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,855 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,790 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,722 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,737 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,731 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,710 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,693 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,614 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,523 | -1.4% | estimation process |
People born in Cumberland County (9)
People born in Cumberland County, including Christian minister William M. Branham, politician Edwin L. Norris, Governor of Kentucky Thomas E. Bramlette, .
List
- Cannonball (comic book character)
- Icarus (mutant superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics)
- Husk (Mutant from the Marvel Universe)
- Aero (Marvel Comics character)
- Jebediah Guthrie
- Rebecca Merritt Austin (American botanist and plant collector (1832–1919)) she was born in 10/03/1832
Other places with the same name (8)
- Cumberland County , North Carolina county in Maine, United States with a population of 336,364 people.
- Cumberland County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 298,111 people.
- Cumberland County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 255,857 people.
- Cumberland County , New Jersey county in New Jersey, United States with a population of 147,008 people.
- Cumberland County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 61,603 people.
- Cumberland County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 10,649 people.
- Cumberland County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 9,933 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
