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What are the crime rate and median income in Cumberland County, New Jersey?
FBI reports put Cumberland County at 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, about 2.1 times the rate for New Jersey (2.1). The median household earns $67,436 and the unemployment rate was 7.4% in August 2026. Population: about 153,305 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Cumberland County?
From 2021 through 2025, Cumberland County averaged 670 reported violent crimes a year, along with 3,753 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.3: about 2.1 times the New Jersey rate (2.1), and 18% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 24.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 13.5 across New Jersey. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (66%). CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Cumberland County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 670 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 66 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 149 | 0.97 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 444 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,753 | 24.3 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 484 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,082 | 20.0 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 187 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
Half of households in Cumberland County make more than $67,436 and half make less; across New Jersey the midpoint is $103,556. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,282. 17.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 7.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,846 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 153,305 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $67,436 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,400 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,282 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 10.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Cumberland County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cumberland County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
5 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Cumberland County: Iceland Coin Laundry Area Gw Plume, Nascolite Corp., Shieldalloy Corp., Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. and Former Kil-Tone Company. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Cumberland County has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Union Lake Dam (35 ft) and Sunset Lake Dam (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
7 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 54,263 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Cumberland County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 1 day in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 14 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 30 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Cumberland County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Cumberland County (all active that day). Listed roads include NJ 49 (East of CR 638/North Burlington Rd. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Cumberland County?
Federal school lists show 52 public and 9 private schools in the county. 6 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 29 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Cumberland County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Cumberland County: Nanticoke Lenni Lenape SDTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Cumberland County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Cumberland County, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: The Gun Rack (Vineland).
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map in Cumberland County: Brewster Fine Wine and Liquors (Vineland), Broad Street Deli & Liquor, Buy Rite Liquors Vineland (Vineland), Carmel Discount Liquors (Millville), Carnival Discount Liquors (Vineland), Charlie's Liquor Store (Vineland), City Liquor Store (Millville), Clark's Liquor Store and 22 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Cumberland County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County averaged 670 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.3 per 1,000 residents, about 2.1 times the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 24.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
$67,436 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 7.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,846 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Cumberland County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cumberland County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Cumberland County?
5 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Cumberland County: Iceland Coin Laundry Area Gw Plume, Nascolite Corp., Shieldalloy Corp., Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. and Former Kil-Tone Company. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Cumberland County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Cumberland County (all active that day). Listed roads include NJ 49 (East of CR 638/North Burlington Rd.
How many nursing homes are in Cumberland County?
6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Cumberland County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 276,270 | 3.8 | $78,050 |
| Cape May County | 94,941 | 2.1 | $91,128 |
| Gloucester County | 306,954 | 1.2 | $105,115 |
| Salem County | 65,275 | 2.8 | $79,960 |
Cities in Cumberland County with their own page: Vineland.
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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