Cumberland County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,780
Per Capita Income
$31,206
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
18.8%
Gini Index
0.447
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.3%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K19.1%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K13.9%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Cumberland County, NC is $58,780 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,206. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.447 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).