Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 817, incorporated in 1885.
31% of residents are 65 or older in Cumberland, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Cumberland. Cumberland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Cumberland beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 246 in 1880, 2,274 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 1898 and a map from 1982 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cumberland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Cumberland.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Cumberland for work: only 0% work in town. 5.8% of workers work from home in Cumberland, against 12% in Wisconsin’s towns and 11% across U.S. towns. 4% of Cumberland residents live below the poverty line.
| Cumberland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 5.8% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 31% of residents (19% statewide). The median age in Cumberland is 54.6 years. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Cumberland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 32% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Cumberland | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.4% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.4% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Cumberland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Cumberland’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
14% of adults have diabetes in Cumberland. Cumberland beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Cumberland.
| Cumberland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Cumberland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Cumberland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Cumberland
About 2 of every 100 Cumberland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Cumberland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in Cumberland.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Cumberland is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,274 at the 2020 census. The city is partially within the Town of Cumberland. It was incorporated in 1885.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Cumberland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Cumberland was incorporated in 1885. 3 notable people were born here, including John Peterson and David Hanson.