Cumberland, Kentucky

Cumberland: city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States

About

Cumberland is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,237 and a population density of 275 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,854 inhabitants.

The city was created 200 years ago in 1825.

Cumberland locator map
Location of Cumberland on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Cumberland

Population 1,854 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Harlan County
Different from Cumberland County
Postal code 40823
Phone Area Codes 606
Area 8.14 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.9782,-82.9885
Altitude 1,444 feet / 440 meters
Establishment January 01, 1826 (200 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:58:42 (22nd April 2026)
Density 228 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -20.66% (2010-2020)
Weather 53℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather
Eastward on Main from Myers image
Eastward on Main from Myers image

Geography

Cumberland is located at 36°58'41"N 82°59'19"W (36.9781500, -82.9885000).

Cumberland map

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Weather

53°F
Mostly Clear
9 mph SW Overnight

Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Cumberland decreased by 20.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,237 - census
2011 2,216 -0.95% estimation process
2012 2,177 -1.79% estimation process
2013 2,156 -0.97% estimation process
2014 2,114 -1.99% estimation process
2015 2,069 -2.17% estimation process
2016 2,026 -2.12% estimation process
2017 1,994 -1.6% estimation process
2018 1,959 -1.79% estimation process
2019 1,931 -1.45% estimation process
2020 1,854 -4.15% estimation process
Cumberland zip code is 40823. County name: Harlan, County fips: 21095
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Best Things to Do in Cumberland

1Kingdom Come State Park

Rating: 4.8 (426)

502 Park Rd, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details

Phone: +16065892478 | Website available

2Log Rock

Rating: 5 (3)

Kingdom Come State Park, 502 Park Rd, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details

Where to Eat in Cumberland

1Hardee's

Rating: 3.3 (158)

E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details

Phone: +16065895912 | Website available

2Pizza Hut

Rating: 4 (109)

1208 E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details

Phone: +16065892325 | Website available

3Subway

Rating: 4.1 (69)

2005 E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details

Phone: +16065890107 | Website available

People born in Cumberland (2)

People born in Cumberland, including academic Betty Siegel, children's writer Rebecca Caudill, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Cumberland, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157739 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland (KY) 40823

Closest post offices linked to Cumberland.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cumberland Post Office Cumberland (KY) 40823

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Cumberland, Rhode Island town of the United States with a population of 35,207 people.
  • Cumberland, Maryland city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States with a population of 19,131 people.
  • Cumberland, Indiana town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana with a population of 2,774 people.
  • Cumberland, Wisconsin civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin with a population of 864 people.
  • Cumberland, Virginia town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States with a population of 393 people.
  • Cumberland, Ohio human settlement in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 346 people.
  • Cumberland, Iowa town in Cass County, Iowa, United States with a population of 246 people.

Other cities in Harlan County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Harlan 1,471 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Evarts 792 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lynch 630 Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Loyall 585 City in Kentucky
Benham 417 Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Cumberland distances to largest Kentucky cities