Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky
Cumberland is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 1,947 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benham, 2.9 miles SE.
- 1,947residents (2020 Census)
- 1,444 ftelevation · 440 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 625 / sq mipopulation density
- 40823ZIP code
About Cumberland
Cumberland is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Cumberland had a population of 1,947. The city sits at the confluence of Looney Creek and the Poor Fork Cumberland River.
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Living in Cumberland
- Median household income
- $35,410
- Median home value
- $66,500
- Median rent
- $622/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Cumberland had 1,947 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,947 |
|---|---|
| Density | 625 per sq mi (241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cumberland at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,947 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9864° N, 82.9957° W |
| ZIP code | 40823 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2119108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cumberland
- Benham2.9 mi SE
- Lynch4.7 mi E
- Keokee, VA9.7 mi SE
- Osaka, VA10.3 mi E
- Blackey10.4 mi N
- Stonega, VA11.6 mi E
- Appalachia, VA12.2 mi SE
- Kenvir12.7 mi SW
- St. Charles, VA13.0 mi S
- Whitesburg13.2 mi NE
- Evarts13.7 mi SW
- Dunbar, VA13.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland
What county is Cumberland in?
Cumberland is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Cumberland, KY?
1,947 people lived in Cumberland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cumberland, KY?
The ZIP code of Cumberland is 40823.
What is the elevation of Cumberland?
1,444 feet (440 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cumberland?
Benham (2.9 mi), Lynch (4.7 mi), Keokee (9.7 mi), Osaka (10.3 mi), Blackey (10.4 mi).
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