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.
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 |
Geography
Cumberland is located at 36°58'41"N 82°59'19"W (36.9781500, -82.9885000).
Cumberland map
Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Cumberland
1Kingdom Come State Park
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Where to Eat in Cumberland
1Hardee's
E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details
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2Pizza Hut
1208 E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details
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3Subway
2005 E Main St, Cumberland, KY 40823, United States View details
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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