The Town FilesCumberland County, North Carolina
338,545 people. The median home is worth $199,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $61,291.
Towns in Cumberland County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 208,501 | $188,000 | $58,407 | 30.6 |
| Hope Mills | 17,808 | $190,600 | $65,774 | 34.0 |
| Spring Lake | 11,660 | $124,000 | $51,958 | 26.1 |
| Eastover | 3,656 | $241,600 | $85,156 | 49.3 |
People and housing
| Cumberland County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,222 | $969 |
| Median household income | $61,291 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 32.0 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
122,995 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,785 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 556 storm events in Cumberland County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cumberland County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).